Production Hourly 1st & 2nd Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pilgrim's is seeking team players for full-time production roles on multiple shifts. Responsibilities include cutting, trimming, and fabricating products on a production line, lifting and handling in warm and cool environments, and maintaining hygiene and safety.

Candidates should be able to work around sharp tools and limited space while following USDA and company standards. Starting pay aligns with experience and includes weekend considerations.

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.
• Stand and use hands for 8–11 hours per day.
• Multitask and work quickly.
• Team player and close proximity to coworkers.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate production line equipment to cut, trim, and fabricate products.
• Lift, push, and pull product in hot/cold environments.
• Work with sharp instruments and maintain hygiene.
• Follow USDA and Pilgrim’s standards in processing.
• Observe equipment, report malfunctions and safety concerns.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Comprehension of instructions

Problem solving

Team player

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

Stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Application must be completed 100% with work history to be considered.

La solicitud debe completarse al 100% con historial laboral para ser considerada.

La candidature doit être complétée à 100 % avec des antécédents professionnels pour être prise en compte.

Production Openings

Salary

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

Schedule

1st shift Starting pay rate: ($19.55) Monday to Friday - Some weekend work required, From: 7:12 am to 4:30 pm

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

Full-time positions available

Competitive Wages starting at $19.55/ hour

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

Hourly Production

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.

Essential Duties And 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.

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.

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/Vet/Disabled

Hourly Production