Production Hourly

Pilgrim's•Sumter, SC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. This role involves processing product using tools, manual labor, and equipment in accordance with USDA and Pilgrim’s Company product standards and procedures. The position requires observing equipment operation, notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions and/or safety issues/concerns, and maintaining a clean and organized work area. Team members are expected to assist others, observe all company policies (personnel, quality, safety, and food safety), and maintain a positive work atmosphere. This role also involves recognizing and acting on incidents and safety risks, consistently practicing and enforcing safe work habits, and participating in process improvement and problem-solving. Adherence to all company animal welfare guidelines is also required.

Requirements

Ability to comprehend simple instructions
Ability to apply common sense.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to work in cool temperatures (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 be willing to work close to other employees at some stations. (Less than 3 feet apart.)
Must have good communication skills.
Good hand and eye coordination required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Processes product using tools (to include knives), manual labor, and equipment provided in accordance with USDA and Pilgrim’s Company product standards and procedures.
Process product according to operating procedures and quality/quantity expectations.
Observes equipment operation, notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions and/or safety issues/concerns.
Clean and organized work area.
Assist others with the skills and knowledge gained from the position.
Observes all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, co-workers, and leadership teams.
Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks.
Consistently practices and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization.
Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies.
Follow all company animal welfare guidelines.
Other duties as directed.