Chicken Plant Associate - Pilgrim's Pride

Company: Pilgrim's
Location: Fancy Farm
Posted on: June 13, 2021

Job Description:

*ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:* * Processes product using tools (to include knives), manual labor, and equipment provided in accordance with USDA and Pilgrims 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/Disabled * Pilgrims 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 Pilgrims,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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