Live Receiving - Days

Pilgrim's • Arcadia, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Pilgrim’s is a global provider of high-quality food products with a history spanning over seven decades. The Arcadia, WI location employs approximately 500 team members and works with 150 local growers. Pilgrim's aims to be an employer of choice, offering tools, support, and opportunities for career growth and a better future. This role is for a Live Receiving Team Member on the Day Shift.

Requirements

• Ability to stand and use hands for up to 8 to 10 hour shifts.
• Ability to apply common sense and comprehend basic instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others.
• Ability to work in changing environment.
• Must be observant and highly responsive.
• Excellent hand/eye coordination.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to operate a forklift preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rotate within the department, which could include live hanging, crates, forklift driving, and backup to the finishing machine.
• Monitor the kill machine and ensure all birds are properly killed before going into scalding (Back-Up Stabber).
• Place empty drawers into the MODs and detect defects in both drawers and MODs during the insertion process (Drawer Inserter).
• Deliver birds to the line at a rate of 26 birds per minute using proper hanging techniques in accordance with Pilgrim’s Animal Welfare Policies (Live Hang).
• Flexibility to work in a changing environment and adjust to various production demands.
• Train 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 coworkers and leadership teams.
• Recognize and act on incidents and safety risks.
• Consistently practice and enforce safe work 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: No Education Listed