Poultry Plant Associate - Pilgrim's Pride

Company: Pilgrim's
Location: Guntersville
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Pilgrim's wants YOU to join our hourly production team! Positions start at $14.50/hour and we are offering a $1500 sign-on bonus for 1st Shift and $3500 for 2nd shift positions.

Benefits include:

* Medical, dental and vision insurance
* 401K contributions
* Better Futures Program -2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
* Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program
At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. This includes increased safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, such as enhanced cleaning and sanitation, face coverings, temperature screens and plexi-glass or plastic barriers. We are also working to secure vaccine availability for our Team Members.
* Production Associate *
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & 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.
* EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT*: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
* 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 (around 40 degrees)
* 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.
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* EOE/Vets/Disabled *

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