Production Hourly — Safety‑First Meat Processing

Pilgrim's; Marshville (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision plan

Medical plan

Dental plan

Paid time off

401(k) match

Shift premium

Job summary

Pilgrim's is hiring for a Production Hourly position. The role emphasizes safety as a condition and requires following USDA and company standards while operating and maintaining equipment. You’ll work in a team, process product, and keep a clean, compliant work area in a fast-paced environment.

Expect steady shifts with a focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Pilgrim's offers competitive pay and employee benefits as part of a global protein processing company with a commitment to

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.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Good hand and eye coordination required.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.

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.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Manual dexterity

Stamina

Safety awareness

Stand for long hours

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Pilgrim's is hiring for a Production Hourly position. The role emphasizes safety as a condition and requires following USDA and company standards while operating and maintaining equipment. You’ll work in a team, process product, and keep a clean, compliant work area in a fast-paced environment.

Expect steady shifts with a focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Pilgrim's offers competitive pay and employee benefits as part of a global protein processing company with a commitment to