Production Hourly

Pilgrim's • Chattanooga, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Pilgrim’s is hiring hourly production team members for its Debone plant at 1298 Peeples Street. Positions are assigned according to the facility’s needs for the upcoming week. Work includes processing product on a fast-paced production line using tools, including knives, manual labor, and provided equipment, in accordance with USDA and company standards and procedures.

In the Coneline department, work may include using knives to cut shoulders, pull breast meat, cut wings, and cut tenders. These tasks involve repetitive hand motions. In the DSI department, work includes removing nugget pieces and filets at an outfeed conveyor, transferring them to a belt conveyor, inspecting pieces, and removing defects.

The work takes place in a cold environment of around 40 degrees and may be wet. 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 emphasizes team member safety, including social distancing measures, temperature screening, available face coverings, and enhanced cleaning and sanitation.

The posted starting wage is $18.26 per hour, including incentive. The posting also lists a base range salary of $38,022.40. Vision, medical, and dental coverage begin after 60 days. Paid time off includes sick leave, vacation, and six company-observed holidays. The company 401(k) match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule. Life insurance and paid tuition are also listed.

Requirements

• Ability to comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to apply common sense and deal with 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.
• Must be a team player and willing to work 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 Pilgrim’s product standards and procedures.
• Process product according to operating procedures and quality and quantity expectations.
• Observe equipment operation and notify appropriate personnel of 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.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere through effective and cooperative communication 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

• Vision, medical, and dental 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: High school or GED