Breast Debone Machine Technician 1st shift

Pilgrim's • Sanford, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position on the 1st shift, operating from Monday to Friday, 7:12 am to 4:30 pm, with some weekend work required. The role involves cutting, trimming, and fabricating products in a production line setting, requiring the ability to lift, push, and pull product in a hot and/or cold environment, and work with sharp instruments while maintaining good personal hygiene. The technician will process product using tools, manual labor, and equipment according to USDA and Pilgrim's Company standards, observe equipment operation, maintain a clean work area, assist others, and adhere to all company policies including animal welfare guidelines. The position also involves participating in process improvement and problem-solving.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A MACHINE TECH TEST.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Food or production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cut, trim, and fabricate products in a production line setting.
• Lift, push, and pull product in a hot and/or cold assembly line environment.
• Work with sharp instruments.
• Maintain good personal hygiene.
• Process 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.
• Observe 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.
• Observe all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
• Maintain 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.
• Recognize and act on incidents and safety risks.
• Consistently practice and enforce safe work habits and drive those habits throughout the organization.
• Participate in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies.
• Follow all company animal welfare guidelines.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: vacation (after 60 days of employment).
• 6 company observed holidays (after 60 days of employment).
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Paid Tuition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED