Production Generalist - Food Service Days

Pilgrim's • Arcadia, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Pilgrim’s is hiring a Production Generalist Team Member at its Arcadia, Wisconsin complex. The role performs a variety of production-centered tasks supporting the production of value-added poultry products. It is intended to help team members increase their skills, gain experience, and prepare for advancement into posted leadership positions.

The position involves learning and backing up support roles in 2nd Processing, working on the production line when not training or backing up another position, and rotating among tasks and departments as production needs change. Team members may also collect data and maintain records. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays. The shift begins at 6:10 a.m. and runs until the end of the shift; the end time may vary.

Pilgrim’s describes safety as a condition and says the safety of team members comes first. The company conducts drug, alcohol, and background checks for new team members after an offer and before employment begins. Employment eligibility must be verified by the end of the employee’s third day of work.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months of work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to become authorized in LOTO and pallet jack operations.
• Ability to perform basic math, including addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, and percentage calculations.
• Ability to communicate questions and concerns effectively to maintenance and/or leadership.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities, including acting independently, correcting processes that have fallen out of control, and solving problems.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED is strongly preferred.
• Basic data entry skills are preferred.
• Work experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and train to back up all support positions within 2nd Processing, and provide backup as needed.
• Work on the production line when not in a backup position or training.
• Participate in job correlations and audits, and review and revise standard operating procedures.
• Communicate real-time results to processing support on the floor.
• Monitor product quality standards with Process Control and Process Leads, making adjustments when needed.
• Rotate between tasks and departments as required.
• Rotate into positions that involve data collection and recordkeeping when asked.
• Adapt to a changing environment and varying production demands.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, or other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career growth through learning and development programs.
• Better Futures program.

What This Job Offers

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