Production Hourly

JBS Foods • Chattanooga, TN

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Pilgrim’s is hiring hourly production team members in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Team members process poultry products using tools, including knives, manual labor, and provided equipment, following USDA and company standards and procedures. Assignments are based on the positions needed for the upcoming week. Work may be in the Debone plant at 1298 Peeples Street, including the Coneline department, or in the DSI department.

The Coneline department involves repetitive hand motions on a fast-paced production line, including using knives to cut shoulders, pull breast meat, cut wings, and cut tenders. In DSI, workers remove nugget pieces and filets from an outfeed conveyor, transfer them to a belt conveyor, inspect pieces, and remove defects. Work takes place in a cold environment, around 40 degrees, and may be wet due to the product. Team members stand and use their hands for 8–11 hours per day and may work close to other employees at some stations.

Pilgrim’s describes safety as a priority and states that it follows safety, quality, food safety, and animal welfare policies. The posting also describes Covid-19 precautions, including social distancing measures, temperature screens for employees and visitors, available face coverings, and enhanced cleaning and sanitation.

Requirements

• Ability to comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to apply common sense and handle problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work in cool temperatures of around 40 degrees.
• Ability to stand and use hands for 8–11 hours per day.
• Ability to multitask and work quickly.
• Ability to work as part of a team and be close to other employees at some stations, less than 3 feet apart.
• Good communication skills.
• Good hand-eye coordination.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Food or production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process product using tools, including knives, manual labor, and provided equipment in accordance with USDA and company product standards and procedures.
• Process product according to operating procedures and quality and quantity expectations.
• Observe equipment operation and notify appropriate personnel about malfunctions or safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Assist others using skills and knowledge gained in the position.
• Observe company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
• Communicate and act in a manner that supports effective, cooperative work with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.
• Recognize and act on incidents and safety risks; practice and promote safe work habits.
• Participate in process improvement and problem solving using continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies.
• Follow company animal welfare guidelines.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Benefits

• Competitive wages starting at $18.26 per hour, including incentive.
• Base range salary of $38,022.40.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, vacation, and six company-observed holidays.
• 401(k) with company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Life insurance.
• Paid tuition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed