Production Hourly 2nd Shift

JBS Foods • Sanford, NC

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Pilgrim’s is hiring an energetic, driven, self-motivated team member for hourly production work in Sanford, North Carolina. The role processes products on a production line in accordance with USDA and company standards, operating procedures, and quality and quantity expectations. Work involves tools and equipment, including knives, and manual labor in a hot and/or cold assembly-line environment. The position is on second shift, Monday through Friday, from 4:15 p.m. until work is completed; some weekend work is required.

The starting pay rate is $19.55 per hour plus a $1.50 shift differential. The listed annual salary range is $35,984 to $38,688. Pilgrim’s states that team-member safety comes first and expects employees to follow personnel, quality, safety, food safety, and animal welfare policies while helping maintain a safe, cooperative, and productive work environment.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage begin after 60 days of employment. Paid time off includes vacation after one year of service and six company-observed holidays after 60 days. A 401(k) company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule. Paid tuition is also offered. Post-offer drug, alcohol, and background checks are conducted for new team members before employment begins.

Requirements

• Ability to cut, trim, and fabricate products in a production-line setting.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull product in a hot and/or cold assembly-line environment.
• Ability to work with sharp instruments.
• Must maintain good personal hygiene.
• Must follow operating procedures and quality, quantity, safety, food safety, and animal welfare requirements.
• Must complete post-offer drug, alcohol, and background checks before starting employment.
• Employment eligibility must be documented by the end of the third day of work, as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Responsibilities

• Cut, trim, and fabricate products in a production-line setting.
• Process products using provided tools, including knives, manual labor, and equipment, in accordance with USDA and company standards and procedures.
• Process products 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 the skills and knowledge gained in the position.
• Follow company personnel, quality, safety, food safety, and animal welfare policies and guidelines.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Benefits

• Medical coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Dental coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Vision coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Vacation after one year of service.
• Six company-observed holidays after 60 days of employment.
• 401(k) company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Paid tuition.

What This Job Offers

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