PRODUCTION HOURLY - PREPARED FOODS PART TIME at Pilgrim's summary: This part-time production position involves processing prepared foods using tools and equipment while adhering to USDA and company standards. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, ensuring safety, cleaning work areas, and assisting team members to meet quality and quantity goals. The role requires physical stamina, communication skills, and commitment to safety and continuous improvement in a food manufacturing environment.

Description 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. At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. We have implemented safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We are working to ensure social distancing guidelines are followed within our facility. Each day, temperature screens are performed for each employee and visitor before entering the facility. Face coverings are available to all team members and enhanced cleaning and sanitation is regularly performed Salary: $35,360 to $40,040/year

Schedules: 1st shift Starting pay rate ($19.45) Monday to Friday - Some weekend work required. From 7:30am to 4:45pm.

2nd shift Starting pay rate ($20.45) Monday to Friday - Some weekend work required. From 3:25pm to 1:45am

EOE, including disability/vets

Keywords: food processing, prepared foods, production worker, USDA standards, safety compliance, manual labor, quality control, equipment operation, teamwork, food manufacturing