Production Hourly

JBS Foods; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s in Sumter, SC is seeking a Production hourly employee to process products according to standard operating procedures. You will work in a temperature-controlled environment, maintain quality, and adhere to safety and food safety policies.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and reliability, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and ensure efficient production flow.

Qualifications

• Ability to comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to apply common sense to work tasks.
• 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.
• Must be a team player and able to work close to other employees at stations.

Responsibilities

• Processes product using tools and equipment per USDA and company standards.
• Follow operating procedures and meet quality/quantity expectations.
• Observe equipment and report malfunctions or safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Support team with skills and knowledge gained on the job.
• Enforce safety policies and participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Comprehension of instructions

Problem solving

Team player

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

DescriptionAt Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. Production HourlyESSENTIAL DUTIES & 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 processimprovement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies.• Follow all company animal welfare guidelines.• Other duties as directed.EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.BASIC SKILLS AND 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. (Less than 3 feet apart.)• Must have good communication skills.• Good hand and eye coordination required.• High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred.• Food or production experience preferred.EOE, including disability/vets