Production Hourly 1st & 2nd Shift

Pilgrim's; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is hiring for Production Hourly 1st and 2nd Shift in Sanford, NC. This role focuses on safely operating a fast-paced production line while delivering quality products. You will cut, trim, and fabricate items, lift and move products, and work with knives and other tools in a hot or cold environment under USDA and Pilgrim’s standards.

Some weekend work may be required. Starting pay ranges from $35,984 to $38,688 per year, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching,

Qualifications

• Ability to lift, push, and pull products in a production line environment
• Willing to work 1st or 2nd shift
• Able to work with knives and hand tools on a production line

Responsibilities

• Cut, trim, and fabricate products on a production line
• Lift, push, and pull products in a hot or cold environment
• Operate with knives and other tools in accordance with USDA and Pilgrim’s standards
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Follow safety, quality, and food safety policies at all times
• Participate in continuous improvement and problem solving on the line

Job description

Description

Production Hourly 1st & 2nd Shift

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

Production Openings

Pilgrims in Sanford is looking for energetic, driven, self –motivated individuals to join our team.

Salary: $35,984.00 to $38,688.00/year

Responsibilities

• Position requires individuals to cut, trim, and fabricate products in a production line setting
• Ability to lift, push, and pull product in a hot and/or cold assembly line environment
• Ability to work with sharp instruments
• Must maintain good personal hygiene
• Process 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.

Why Work for Pilgrims?

Schedule

• 1st shift Starting pay rate: ($19.55) Monday to Friday - Some weekend work required, From: 7:12 am to 4:30pm
• 2nd shift Starting pay rate: ($19.55) + $1.50 shift differential, Monday to Friday - Some weekend work required, From: 4:15 pm to until completed
• 3rd shift Starting pay rate: ($20.55) + $1.50 shift differential, Sunday to Thursday - some weekend work required. From: 11:00 pm to 8:00 am
• The applicant who fills the position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: vacation (after 1 year of service), and 6 company observed holidays (after 60 days of employment).
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
• Paid Tuition

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.