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 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.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays. The shift begins at 6:10 a.m. and continues until the end of the shift, which may vary. The stated base pay is $22.53 per hour, plus a $1.50-per-hour shift differential.

Pilgrim’s describes safety as a condition and prioritizes the safety of team members. New team members undergo drug, alcohol, and background checks after an offer and before starting. Employment eligibility must be documented by the end of the third day of work. Pilgrim’s is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is strongly preferred.
• At least 6 months of work experience; manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Ability to become authorized in lockout/tagout (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 staff 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 problem solving.

Nice To Haves

• Basic data entry skills.
• Work experience in a manufacturing environment.

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 backing up a position or training.
• Participate in job correlations and audits, and review and revise standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Communicate real-time results to processing support staff 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 to positions involving data collection and recordkeeping when asked.
• Adapt to changing conditions and varying production demands.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) with a company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Continuous learning and career development opportunities 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