Chicken Plant Associate

Production Hourly At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. Join our production team and play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality poultry products to customers. In this hands‑on position, you’ll work on the processing line performing tasks such as cutting, trimming, packaging, and/or inspecting products to meet strict food safety and quality standards. You’ll operate equipment, maintain a clean work area, and follow all safety and biosecurity guidelines. Process poultry products using tools, manual labor, and equipment according to USDA and Pilgrim’s standards. Monitor equipment operation and report malfunctions or safety concerns promptly. Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all safety, food safety, and animal welfare guidelines. Perform other duties as assigned to meet production and quality goals. Demonstrate flexibility by performing tasks in different areas of production as needed. Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred. Experience: Poultry or food industry experience is a plus. Schedule: Monday-Friday with some weekend work required; Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment; Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave Base hourly salary rate starting at$18 with a $2.00 shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value‑added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.EOE, including disability/vets Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim'sdoesnot accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned byPilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral #