Evis Sorter - Nights

Pilgrim's • Arcadia, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Pilgrim’s is a leading global provider of high-quality food products. The Evis Sorter position is responsible for accurately inspecting all birds for any issues requiring follow-up by USDA or Pilgrim’s Leadership. This position starts at $21.22/hour plus $1.50/hour Shift Differential. Pilgrim’s Arcadia Location employs approximately 500 team members and works with 150 local growers.

Requirements

• Ability to pass required written exam.
• Ability to comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to be respectable and effectively communicate with coworkers, USDA Personnel, and Leadership.
• Ability to be observant, multitask, work quickly, and make fast decisions.
• Ability to work in hot, humid environment.
• Ability to think for oneself and apply common sense when needed.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to stand and use a knife for 8-to-10-hour shifts.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Capable of learning and remembering product specifications.
• Good hand and eye coordination.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Analytical skills preferred on an intermediate level.
• Food or production experience preferred.
• Desire for continuous improvement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the Auto Transfer Table lines and keep the shackles full on both lines while identifying and removing Septic birds.
• Sort birds at a rate of 35+ BPM.
• Sort, identify and remove yellow peel, identifying injesta and bile contaminated gizzards at a rate of 210 gizzards per minute.
• Properly salvage, vacuum and wash birds per FSQA requirements.
• Perform Final Trim by identifying and removing undesired defects.
• Effectively communicate with Leadership and Process Control concerning any flock, bird, or equipment issues.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Develop and maintain a working relationship with USDA personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Flexibility to work in changing environment and adjust to various production demands.
• May be asked to rotate to positions between departments or positions.
• Process product using tools and equipment provided in accordance with USDA and Pilgrim’s product standards and procedures.
• Apply proper personal hygiene and hand washing.
• Process product according to operating procedures and quality/quantity expectations.
• Train others with the skills and knowledge gained from 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, coworkers, 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.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Benefits

• 80 hours of Vacation, after 60 days of employment
• Benefits at 60 days of employment
• 401K contributions on day 1 of employment
• 70% off quality Pilgrim’s poultry products
• Training provided with a trainer/mentor.
• Advancement opportunities
• Better Futures Program – 2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
• Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program or Management Trainee Program

What This Job Offers

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