Feed Mill Laborer

Pilgrim's•Tenaha, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Feed Mill Laborer position involves processing product using tools, manual labor, and equipment in accordance with USDA and Pilgrim’s Company product standards and procedures. This role requires processing product according to operating procedures and quality/quantity expectations, observing equipment operation, and notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions or safety issues. The position also includes maintaining a clean and organized work area, assisting others, and observing all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies. A positive work atmosphere and effective cooperation with teams are essential. The role requires recognizing and acting on incidents and safety risks, consistently practicing and enforcing safe work habits, and participating in process improvement and problem-solving. Following all company animal welfare guidelines is also a responsibility, along with performing other duties as directed.

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 (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.

Nice To Haves

Food or production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Other duties as directed.