Security Guard- 3rd Shift

JBS Foods • Guntersville, AL

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Pilgrim’s is hiring a Security Guard for its Guntersville, Alabama plant to monitor traffic and activity in and around the facility. The position includes inspecting trailers, monitoring parking-lot activity, conducting hourly rounds, and supporting plant operations. The posting identifies the schedule as varying, with the shift listed as 3rd shift, 9 PM–5 AM. It also describes the role as 1st shift in the purpose statement; the schedule details separately specify 3rd shift.

The company states that safety is a condition and that team-member safety comes first. New team members undergo post-offer drug, alcohol, and background checks before starting. Employment eligibility must be verified by the end of the third day of work, as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to walk more than one mile over varying terrain, in all weather, and up and down stairs.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively under stress.
• Attention to detail.
• Professional attitude.
• Ability to work any shift.
• Minimum high school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• Strong computer skills preferred.
• Security experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant activity.
• Conduct hourly rounds, checking trailer temperatures, room temperatures, and gates.
• Monitor associates entering and exiting the building, including car traffic.
• Operate the weigh-master scales and weigh trailers in and out.
• Answer the switchboard after hours.
• Bill loads.
• Follow and implement company policies.
• Operate company-owned vehicles.
• Inspect trailers for cleanliness and operability.
• Receive shipments of supplies and raw materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career-growth programs.
• Better Futures.

What This Job Offers

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