Production Hourly Prepared Foods: Shipping Dock Worker Evening Shift

Pilgrim; Moorefield (WV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Shipping Dock Worker for the Evening Shift in Moorefield, WV. The role requires operating forklifts and power jacks, handling pallets, and ensuring cold storage processes meet safety standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be able to work 8–11 hours, stand for long periods, and communicate effectively. Food production experience is a plus and adherence to safety policies is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to operate a forklift and power jack.
• Ability to work in cold temperatures (-20 degrees).
• Must stand and use hands for long periods (8–11 hours).
• Ability to multitask and communicate effectively.
• Food or production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process product according to procedures and quality expectations.
• Operate forklift to move skids, load into freezer, and load trucks.
• Maintain a clean, organized dock area.
• Observe equipment and report malfunctions or safety concerns.
• Follow safety policies and participate in continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Power jack

Inventory procedures

Simple instructions comprehension

Common sense

Problem solving with few variables

Work in cold temperatures

Stand for 8–11 hours

Multitasking

Team player

Good communication

Hand-eye coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Forklift

Power jack

Job description

Production Hourly Prepared Foods: Shipping Dock Worker Evening Shift

Hourly ProductionMoorefield,West Virginia

• 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 methodologie s.


• Follow all company animal welfare guidelines.


• Other duties as directed.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred .

BASIC SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS :

• Must be able to operate a forklift and power jack.


• Must be willing to learn Inventory Procedures.


• Operates forklift to place skids of finished product into proper location in freezer for storage


• Operates forklift to load frozen product on to trucks for transportation.


• Cleans shipping dock and associated areas.


• 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 cold temperatures (-20 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