Protein Control Room Operator- RE

JBS Foods • Douglas, GA

15h

About The Position

The Control Room Operator safely and efficiently operates the cooker and associated rendering equipment to produce high-quality finished product that meets food safety plan and production requirements. The operator inspects equipment daily to confirm safe operation, food safety, and performance specifications, and communicates safety, food safety plan, production-limit, or mechanical issues to management. The role monitors raw material bins, flow ways, finished storage bins, and mechanical systems to support food safety and production efficiency, and responds appropriately to issues. The operator performs housekeeping duties in assigned areas, may assist maintenance, and completes other duties as assigned by management. The employee may also cross-train personnel to cover the position during absences.

The role requires the ability to communicate orally and in writing, understand fundamental manufacturing principles, and lift at least 50 pounds. Work involves standing, sitting, handling or feeling objects, and may also involve walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Close-vision acuity is required.

The schedule follows a 2, 2, 3 rotation, with every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mandatory. Base pay is $19.10 per hour, with a $1.00 shift differential. Medical, dental, and vision coverage begin after 60 days of employment. Paid time off includes vacation and company-observed holidays. A company 401(k) match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule. Pilgrim’s also describes career development through ongoing learning and development programs and its Better Futures offering.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate in both oral and written formats.
• Understanding of fundamental manufacturing principles.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, sit, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel.
• Ability to walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as occasionally required.
• Close-vision acuity capability.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate the cooker and associated rendering equipment.
• Produce finished product that meets food safety plan and production requirements.
• Inspect equipment daily for safe operation, food safety, and performance specifications.
• Communicate safety, food safety plan, production-limit, and mechanical issues to management.
• Monitor raw material bins, flow ways, finished storage bins, and mechanical systems for food safety and production efficiency.
• Respond appropriately to safety, food safety, production, or mechanical issues.
• Perform housekeeping duties in assigned areas.
• Assist maintenance when needed.
• Cross-train personnel to cover the position during absences.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

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.
• Paid time off, including vacation and company-observed holidays.
• 401(k) company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Career development through continuous learning and learning and development programs.
• Better Futures

What This Job Offers

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