Production Hourly

JBS Foods; Marshville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, Dental after 60 days

Paid Time Off

401(k) company match after year 1

Career development opportunities

Hybrid/Better Futures

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a production associate for the Marshville, North Carolina area. This hourly role involves processing product, following USDA and company standards, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment.

Responsibilities include operating and monitoring equipment, adhering to quality and safety procedures, and supporting team members. The role requires standing for 8–11 hours, working in cool temperatures, and reliable teamwork.

Qualifications

• 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 (~40°F).
• Ability to stand and use hands for 8–11 hours per day.
• Ability to multitask and work quickly.
• Must be a team player and work close to others at some stations.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Good hand–eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Processes product using tools, manual labor, and equipment according to standards.
• Process product according to procedures and quality expectations.
• Observes equipment operation and reports malfunctions or safety issues.
• Keeps work area clean and organized.
• Assists others with skills and knowledge gained from the position.
• Follows safety policies and maintains a positive work atmosphere.
• Recognizes incidents and safety risks and promotes safe habits.
• Participates in process improvement and problem solving.
• Follows animal welfare guidelines.
• Other duties as directed.

Skills

Comprehend instructions

Common sense

Problem solving

Cold environments

Stand long hours

Multitasking

Team player

Communication skills

Hand-eye coordination

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

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). 1stShift hours are 7:50AM to 5:00PM and 2ndShift 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 $22.46and $2.00 shift premium for 2ndShift.
• 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