Production Associate - Hiring Now

Company: Pilgrim's
Location: Arcadia
Posted on: April 15, 2025

Job Description:

Description Pilgrim's wants YOU to join our hourly Production Team this SUMMER! Position starts at $20.35/hour, plus $1.50/hour shift differential. -At Pilgrim's, Safety Is a Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. -ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Processes product using tools, manual labor, and equipment provided in accordance with USDA and Pilgrim's 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Trains others with the skills and knowledge gained from 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.EXPECTATIONS -- all Team Members

• Observe & enforce 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, coworkers, and leadership teams.
• Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies such as Six Sigma
• Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices, and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organizationKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
  • 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.
  • Capable of learning and remembering product specifications.
  • Capable of lifting and carrying 40+ pounds.
  • Good hand and eye coordination required.
  • High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
  • Intermediate Analytical skills preferred.
  • Basic computer skills or strong willingness to learn preferred.
  • Food or production experience preferred.
  • Desire for continuous improvement preferredEOE, including disability/vet

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