Pet Food

Pilgrim's • Russellville, AL

1d

About The Position

Processes pet food products using tools, including knives, manual labor, and provided equipment in accordance with USDA and Pilgrim’s Company product standards and procedures. The position involves working in cool temperatures of around 40 degrees and standing and using hands for 8–11 hours per day. Team members may work close to others at some stations, less than three feet apart.

The role supports product quality, safety, food safety, animal welfare, and a clean and organized work area. It also involves communicating and cooperating effectively with colleagues and leadership, recognizing safety risks, and participating in continuous improvement and problem solving. Other duties may be assigned as directed.

Requirements

• Ability to comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to apply common sense and 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.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and in close proximity to other employees at some stations (less than three feet apart).
• Good communication skills.
• Good hand-eye coordination.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED; listed as preferred.
• Food or production experience.

Responsibilities

• Process product according to operating procedures and quality and quantity expectations.
• Observe equipment operation and notify appropriate personnel about malfunctions or safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Assist others using skills and knowledge gained in the position.
• Follow company personnel, quality, safety, food safety, and animal welfare policies and guidelines.
• Communicate and work cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.
• Recognize and act on incidents and safety risks; practice and promote safe work habits.
• Participate in process improvement and problem solving using continuous improvement and rational-thinking methodologies.
• Perform other duties as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed