Production Hourly (3rd shift)

JBS USA; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s in the United States is seeking production workers to join our team. Safety is a condition at Pilgrim’s, with daily health checks and strict sanitation measures in place to protect staff and customers alike.

Responsibilities include operating production tools, maintaining a clean workspace, and following USDA-aligned standards. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with an emphasis on teamwork, communication, and reliability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Basic sensory and reading comprehension; following simple instructions.
• Ability to apply common sense in routine situations.
• Ability to handle several concrete variables in standardized tasks.
• Ability to work in cool temperatures (around 40°F).
• Stand for 8–11 hours and use hands.
• Ability to multitask and work quickly.
• Team player and willing to work close to others (<3 ft).
• Good communication skills.
• Hand and eye coordination.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Food or production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment per procedures and safety rules.
• Keep work area clean and report malfunctions or safety issues.
• Follow safety, quality, and food safety policies; wear PPE.
• Assist team and participate in process improvement.
• Work in cool temperatures and maintain productivity.

Skills

Instruction comprehension

Common sense

Problem solving

Temperature tolerance

Stamina

Multitasking

Team player

Communication skills

Hand-eye coordination

High school diploma or GED

Food production experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Position at Pilgrim’s

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first – always.
We have implemented safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We are working to ensure social distancing guidelines are followed within our facility. Each day, temperature screens are performed for each employee and visitor before entering the facility. Face coverings are available to all team members and enhanced cleaning and sanitation is regularly performed.
Processes product using tools (to include knives), manual labor, and equipment provided in accordance with USDA and Pilgrim’s Company product standards and procedures.

• 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.