Production Hourly

JBS Imports; North Carolina; On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision coverage

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vacation & sick leave

Holidays

Job summary

Pilgrim's is seeking production workers on the 1st shift 8AM-5PM and 2nd shift 2PM-12AM at our North Carolina facility. You will process product, operate tools, and follow USDA and company standards to ensure safety and quality.

The role requires ability to stand 8-11 hours, work in cool 40°F environments, and communicate effectively. Benefits after 60 days include medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; vacation and sick leave.

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 (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.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Good hand and eye coordination required.
• High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred.

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.

Skills

Instruction comprehension

Common sense

Problem solving

Standing long hours

Multitasking

Team player

Communication skills

Hand-eye coordination

Cold environment

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.

Pilgrim’s is seeking to hire for 1st shift 2nd processing (8AM- 5PM) and 2nd shift 1st processing (2PM-12AM).

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).


• 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 $19.31-22.96 and $2.00 shift premium for 2nd 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 vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

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

EOE, including disability/vets

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.