Production Associate - Nights

JBS Foods • Arcadia, WI

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Production Associate Team Member for its Arcadia, Wisconsin Complex. The role performs a variety of production tasks supporting the production of value-added poultry products. It is intended to build skills and experience and prepare team members for advancement into posted leadership positions. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, with occasional Fridays, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:25 a.m. The base hourly rate is $21.59, with a $1.50 third-shift differential.

Team members must follow USDA and Pilgrim’s standards, safety procedures, food safety requirements, and animal welfare guidelines. The position requires working in cool temperatures of around 40 degrees, standing and using hands for 8–11 hours per day, and lifting 50 pounds or more. Team members may work close to other employees at some stations, less than three feet apart.

Pilgrim’s offers vision, medical, and dental coverage beginning after 60 days; paid sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and other statutorily required paid leave; a 401(k) company match beginning after the first year of service and subject to the company vesting schedule; and learning and development programs supporting career growth. The company conducts post-offer, pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background checks. Employment eligibility must be verified by the end of the third day of work.

Requirements

• Ability to multitask and work quickly.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to comprehend simple instructions and apply common sense.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, including working less than three feet from other employees at some stations.
• Ability to work in cool temperatures, around 40 degrees.
• Ability to stand and use hands for 8–11 hours per day.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.

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.
• Support team members by sharing skills and knowledge and promoting a positive work atmosphere.
• Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet production and quality goals.
• Flexibly perform tasks in different production areas as needed.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Continuous learning opportunities and learning and development programs focused on career growth.
• $1.50 shift differential for third shift.

What This Job Offers

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