Production Generalist - Food Service Days

JBS Foods • Arcadia, WI

81d • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

About Pilgrim's Pilgrims is a leading global provider of high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the world's largest poultry producers, Pilgrim's has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades. It's our passion for excellence that continues to drive us to be the best, and we seek opportunities to diversify and grow. Pilgrim's Arcadia Location While Pilgrim's is a global company, we offer a hometown feel within our complex located in Arcadia, WI. Pilgrim's works with 150 local growers. We employ approximately 500 team members at our complex. We give you the tools you need to discover your perfect career match, and the freedom and support to take your career to the next level. It is our goal to be your employer of choice and provide you with the opportunity for a better future! Pilgrim's wants YOU to grow within our Production Team as a Production Generalist in our Food Service Days Department ! This position starts at $21.87/hour . Benefits include: Days 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 At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. Position Summary: The Production Generalist is responsible for preforming a variety of production centered tasks to support the production of value-added poultry products. This position is intended to increase skill, gain experience, and prepare Team Members for advancement into posted leadership positions.

Requirements

• High school or GED is strongly preferred
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to become authorized in LOTO and pallet jack operations.
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic math skills including: addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, and percentage calculations.
• Basic data entry skills preferred.
• Ability to communicate questions and concerns effectively to maintenance and/or leadership
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• The ability to demonstrate leadership qualities such as taking action independently, correct processes that have fallen out of control, problem solving issues, etc.

Responsibilities

• Learn and train to back up all support positions within 2 nd Processing and back-up the positions as needed.
• Work the line when not in a back-up position or training.
• Participate in a job correlations/audits and SOP reviews and revisions.
• Communicates real time results to processing support on the floor.
• Through communication with Process Control and Process Leads, monitors quality standards of product making necessary adjustments when needed.
• Rotation between tasks and departments is required.
• May be asked to rotate to positions that require data collecting and recordkeeping.
• Observe and enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.
• Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies such as Six Sigma.
• Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks.
• Consistently practices, enforces safe work habits, and drives those habits throughout the organization.
• Trains others with the skills and knowledge gained from position.

Benefits

• Days 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: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees