Production Hourly: Prepared Foods

Pilgrim's; Moorefield (WV); On-site; USD 35,360 - 40,040; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Moorefield, West Virginia is looking for team members who will process products while adhering to USDA standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and hold strong teamwork and communication skills. The role requires physical stamina as employees will stand for long hours in varying temperatures. Competitive pay rates range from $35,360 to $40,040 annually based on experience and shift.

Qualifications

• Ability to comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to work in cool temperatures (around 40 degrees).
• Ability to stand and use hands for 8-11 hours per day.

Responsibilities

• Processes product according to quality and safety standards.
• Observes equipment and notifies of any malfunctions.
• Cleans and organizes work area.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Hand-eye coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

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.
• Processes 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.

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.

Salary: $35,360 to $40,040/year

Schedules:

• 1st shift Starting pay rate ($19.25) Monday to Friday - Some weekend work required. From 7:30am to 4:45pm.
• 2nd shift Starting pay rate ($20.25) Monday to Friday - Some weekend work required. From 3:25pm to 1:45am

EOE, including disability/vets