Production Hourly 1st & 2nd Shift

Production Openings

Pilgrims in Sanford is looking for energetic, driven, self-motivated individuals to join our team.

Salary: $35,984.00 to $38,688.00/year

Schedule:

• 1st shift Starting pay rate: ($19.55) Monday to Friday - Some weekend work required, From: 7:12 am to 4:30pm
• 2nd shift Starting pay rate: ($19.55) + $1.50 shift differential, Monday to Friday - Some weekend work required, From: 4:15 pm to until completed
• 3rd shift Starting pay rate: ($20.55) + $1.50 shift differential, Sunday to Thursday - some weekend work required. From: 11:00 pm to 8:00 am

** Full-time positions available **

Competitive Wages starting at $19.55/ hour

The applicant who fills the position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• 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
• Paid Tuition

Responsibilities:

• Position requires individuals to cut, trim, and fabricate products in a production line setting
• Ability to lift, push, and pull product in a hot and/or cold assembly line environment
• Ability to work with sharp instruments
• Must maintain good personal hygiene

Essential Duties and 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.

Basic Skills and Qualifications:

• 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.
• Food or production experience preferred.

EOE/Vet/Disabled