PRODUCTION HOURLY

Pilgrim's; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s in Sumter, SC is hiring for a Production Hourly role. You will process products with knives and equipment, adhere to USDA and company standards, and maintain a clean, safe work area. The job emphasizes teamwork, safety, and efficient production in a fast-paced setting.

Experience in food production is preferred; a high school diploma or GED is required. This role involves standing for long periods in cool temperatures and cooperating with colleagues across shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to apply common sense to work situations.
• Ability to handle problems with a few concrete variables in standard situations.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Food or production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process product using tools, manual labor, and equipment per USDA and Pilgrim’s standards.
• Follow operating procedures and meet quality/quantity expectations.
• Observe equipment and report malfunctions or safety concerns.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Assist teammates with skills and knowledge gained from the position.
• Adhere to quality, safety, and food safety policies; maintain a positive, cooperative work environment.
• Identify safety risks and participate in safe work practices.
• Participate in process improvement and problem solving.

Skills

Comprehension of instructions

Common sense

Problem solving

Stand 8-11 hours

Multitask

Team player

Communication skills

Hand-eye coordination

High school diploma/GED

Food/production experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

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

Production Hourly

Essential 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 process improvement 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