PRODUCTION HOURLY

Pilgrim's; Sumter, Northern (SC, KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's is seeking a Production Hourly team member in Sumter, SC. You will process product using tools and equipment in line with USDA and Pilgrim’s standards, and help maintain a clean, safe work area. You’ll observe operations, report malfunctions, and support continuous improvement efforts alongside a cooperative team.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety policies, animal welfare guidelines, and quality control while contributing to efficient production in a fast-paced environment.

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 willing to work close to other employees at some stations.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Good hand and eye coordination required.

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

Comprehension of instructions

Common sense

Problem solving

Work in cool temps

Stand/walk 8-11 hours

Multitask

Team player

Good communication

Hand-eye coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job 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.