Production Hourly

JBS USA; Marshville (NC); On-site; USD 249,000 - 3,094,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is hiring for production hourly roles in the United States. Earn between $18.81 and $22.46 per hour with a $2.00 shift premium for 2nd shift on this site. Typical shifts run Monday–Friday with occasional weekends; first and second shifts are listed with hours from early morning to late evening.

Pilgrim’s offers benefits after probation, plus 401(k) matching and PTO. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to apply common sense to work situations.
• Ability to handle problems with a few concrete variables.
• Ability to stand for 8–11 hours and work in cool temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Process product using tools and equipment per USDA and Pilgrim’s standards.
• Follow operating procedures and quality/quantity expectations.
• Observe equipment and report malfunctions or safety issues.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all safety policies and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Participate in process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Comprehension

Common sense

Problem solving

Stamina

Multitasking

Communication skills

Hand-eye coordination

Team player

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred

Job description

Description

Position at Pilgrim’s

++Production Hourly++
At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first – always.

Responsibilities:

• Processes product using tools (to include knives), manual labor, and equipment provided in accordance with USDA and Pilgrim’s Company product standards and procedures.
• Process product according to operating procedures and quality/quantity expectations.
• Observes equipment operation, notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions and/or safety issues/concerns.
• Clean and organized work area.
• Assist others with the skills and knowledge gained from the position.
• Observes all company personnel, quality, safety and food safety policies. Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, co-workers, and leadership teams.
• Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization.
• Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies.
• Follow all company animal welfare guidelines.
• Other duties as directed.

What You’ll Need: (pick applicable)

• Ability to comprehend simple instructions
• Ability to apply common sense.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work in cool temperatures (around 40 degrees)
• Ability to stand and use hands for 8-11 hours per day
• Ability to multitask and work quickly
• Must be a team player and be willing to work close to other employees at some stations. (Less than 3 feet apart.)
• Must have good communication skills.
• Good hand and eye coordination required.
• High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s**?**

• Schedule: Monday — Friday with occasional weekends (Saturday). 1^st^ Shift hours are 7:50AM to 5:00PM and 2^nd^ Shift hours are 5:00PM to 3:00AM
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $18.81 to $22.46 and $2.00 shift premium for 2^nd^ 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;
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in 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 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 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 for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance**: **JBS and its companies do 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 JBS and its companies 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 JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.