Production Hourly 1st & 2nd Shift

Pilgrim's • Sanford, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pilgrim's in Sanford is looking for energetic, driven, self-motivated individuals to join our team. This is a full-time position with competitive wages starting at $19.30/hour. The role involves cutting, trimming, and fabricating products in a production line setting, working with sharp instruments, and maintaining good personal hygiene. The position requires the ability to lift, push, and pull product in a hot and/or cold assembly line environment. Applicants must complete the application 100% with work history to be considered.

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.
• 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.
• High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Food or production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cut, trim, and fabricate products in a production line setting.
• Lift, push, and pull product in a hot and/or cold assembly line environment.
• Work with sharp instruments.
• Maintain good personal hygiene.
• Process 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.
• Observe 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.
• Observe all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
• Maintain 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.
• Recognize and act on incidents and safety risks.
• Consistently practice and enforce safe work habits and drive those habits throughout the organization.
• Participate in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies.
• Follow all company animal welfare guidelines.
• Other duties as directed.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: vacation (after 1 year of service), and 6 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED