Production Hourly

Pilgrim's; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

401(k) company match after first year

Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, 7

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking candidates for a Production Hourly position to operate on the processing line, performing cutting, trimming, packaging, and inspecting to meet safety and quality standards.

This hands-on role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to USDA and Pilgrim’s guidelines in a fast-paced environment. The team works Monday through Friday with occasional weekend work, offering benefits after enrollment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must multitask and work quickly.
• Good communication skills required.
• Able to comprehend simple instructions and apply common sense.
• Must be a team player and work close to other employees.
• Physical: work in cool temperatures, stand 8–11 hours, lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Process poultry products using tools, manual labor, and equipment according to USDA and Pilgrim’s standards.
• Monitor equipment operation and report malfunctions or safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all safety, food safety, and animal welfare guidelines.
• Support team members by sharing skills and knowledge while promoting a positive work atmosphere.
• Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet production and quality goals.
• Demonstrate flexibility by performing tasks in different areas of production as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Instruction comprehension

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Production Hourly

Description

At Pilgrim’s,Safety IsACondition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. Join our production team and play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality poultry products to customers. In this hands-on position,you’llwork on the processing line performing tasks such as cutting, trimming, packaging, and/or inspecting products to meet strict food safety and quality standards.You’lloperateequipment,maintaina clean work area, and follow all safety and biosecurity guidelines. This is a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and teamwork are key. Ifyou’redependable, willing to learn, and ready to grow with a company committed to excellence, this is your opportunity to make an impact!

Responsibilities

• Process poultry products using tools, manual labor, and equipment according to USDA and Pilgrim’s standards.
• Monitor equipment operation and report malfunctions or safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all safety, food safety, and animal welfare guidelines.
• Support team members by sharing skills and knowledge while promoting a positive work atmosphere.
• Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet production and quality goals.
• Demonstrate flexibility by performing tasks in different areas of production as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

WhatYou’llNeed

• Education:High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Experience:Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Skills:Ability to multitask and work quickly,havegood communicationskills, ability tocomprehendsimple instructions and apply common sense, andmust be a team player and be willing to work close to other employees at some stations. (Less than 3 feet apart.)
• Physical requirements:Ability to work in cool temperatures (around 40 degrees), ability to stand and use hands for 8-11 hours perday andlift50bs or more.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule:Monday-Friday with some weekend workrequired;
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after60 daysof employment;
• Paid Time Off:Sick leave, vacation, companyobservedholidays or, any other statutorilyrequiredpaid leave.
• 401(k):company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Basehourlysalaryrateof$ 17.25with a $1.00 shift differentialfor 2ndand 3rdshift.
• Perfect attendance incentive of $2.00 extra per hour for perfect attendancefor day shift.
• Perfect attendance incentive of $3.00 extra per hour for perfect attendancefor second and third shift.
• Career Development:Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning anddevelopment programs;
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. Toassistin achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us:

Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’soperatesprotein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K,the Republic of Irelandand continental Europe.

Our mission:

To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future forall ofour team members.

Our core valuesare

Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets