Production Hourly (3rd shift)

Pilgrim's•Athens, GA

About The Position

Processes product using tools, including knives, manual labor, and provided equipment in accordance with USDA and Pilgrim’s Company product standards and procedures. Follows operating procedures and quality and quantity expectations. Observes equipment operation and notifies appropriate personnel of malfunctions or safety concerns. Maintains a clean and organized work area and assists others using skills and knowledge gained in the position. Observes company personnel, quality, safety, food safety, and animal welfare policies. Helps maintain a positive work atmosphere through effective and cooperative communication with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams. Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks, consistently practices and reinforces safe work habits, and participates in process improvement and problem solving using continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies. Performs other duties as directed. Pilgrim’s states that safety is a condition and describes measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including social distancing, temperature screenings for employees and visitors, face coverings, and enhanced cleaning and sanitation.

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 according to operating procedures and quality and quantity expectations.
Use tools, including knives, manual labor, and provided equipment in accordance with USDA and company standards and procedures.
Observe equipment operation and report malfunctions and safety issues or concerns to appropriate personnel.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Assist others with skills and knowledge gained in the position.
Follow company personnel, quality, safety, food safety, and animal welfare policies and guidelines.
Communicate and work cooperatively 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.