Production Hourly

Jobvite, Inc.; Gainesville (GA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, Dental after 60 days

401(k) company match

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a hands-on Production Associate to join our poultry processing team in Georgia. You’ll operate equipment, cut, trim, package, and inspect products to meet USDA and Pilgrim’s standards while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

This fast-paced role rewards attention to detail and teamwork, with baseline pay of $17.25 per hour plus a $1.00 shift differential, plus perfect attendance incentives and benefits after 60 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Able to multitask and follow safety guidelines.

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

Multitask

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, 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 .

What You’llNeed:

• Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Experience: Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Skills: A bility 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 work required;
• Benefits : Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 daysof employment;
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observedholidays or, any other statutorilyrequiredpaid leave.
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base hourly salary ra te of $ 17.25with a $1.00 shift differential for 2 n d and 3 rd shift .
• Perfect attendance incentive of $2.00 extra per hour for perfect attendance for day shift.
• Perfect attendance incentive of $3.00 extra per hour for perfect attendance for 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 and development programs;

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assistin 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’s operatesprotein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K,the Republic of Irelandand continental Europe.

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’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Our core valuesare:

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

Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's . No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.