Chicken Plant Associate

Company: Pilgrim's
Location: Paducah
Posted on: June 10, 2021

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & 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.-EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:-High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred, but not required.-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/Vet/DisabledPilgrim's wants YOU to join our hourly production team! Positions start at $14 hour and we are offering a $2,000 sign-on bonus!Benefits include:
    • Medical, dental and vision insurance
    • 401K contributions
    • Better Futures Program -2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
    • Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program--At Pilgrim's,-Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. This includes increased safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, such as enhanced cleaning and sanitation, face coverings, temperature screens and plexi-glass or plastic barriers. We are also working to secure vaccine availability for our Team Members.

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