Production Associate - Part Time Nights

JBS Foods • Arcadia, WI

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Pilgrim’s is hiring a part-time Production Associate at its Arcadia, Wisconsin Complex. The role performs production-centered tasks supporting the manufacture of value-added poultry products. It is intended to help team members build skills and experience and prepare for advancement into posted leadership positions. Part-time hours can be arranged around availability, with shifts worked in full or partial blocks of at least six hours per day.

The work involves processing poultry products with tools, manual labor, and equipment in a production environment. Team members must follow USDA and Pilgrim’s standards and applicable safety, food safety, and animal welfare guidelines. Work may take place in cool temperatures of approximately 40 degrees, and employees may need to work close to other employees at some stations.

The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, with occasional Fridays. Pilgrim’s seeks availability for at least three to five days per week. Shift hours are 10:00 p.m. to 6:25 a.m., though the start time may vary. The stated base pay is $21.59 per hour, plus a $1.50-per-hour shift differential. Part-time positions are not eligible for benefits, paid time off, or 401(k).

Requirements

• Ability to multitask and work quickly.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to comprehend simple instructions and apply common sense.
• Ability to work as a team member and work close to other employees at some stations, less than three feet apart.
• Ability to work in cool temperatures of around 40 degrees.
• Ability to stand and use hands for 8–11 hours per day.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Availability for at least three to five days per week, working either a full shift or a partial shift of at least six hours per day.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Work experience in the past 6–12 months.

Responsibilities

• Process poultry products using tools, manual labor, and equipment according to USDA and Pilgrim’s standards.
• Monitor equipment operation and promptly report malfunctions or safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow safety, food safety, and animal welfare guidelines.
• Share skills and knowledge with team members and promote a positive work atmosphere.
• Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives.
• Perform tasks in different production areas as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet production and quality goals.

Benefits

• Career development through continuous learning opportunities and learning and development programs.
• Part-time positions are not eligible for benefits, paid time off, or 401(k).

What This Job Offers

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