Poultry Manufacturing Plant Hourly (Arcadia, WI Facility)

Company: Pilgrim's
Location: Eau Claire
Posted on: November 23, 2021

Job Description:

Pilgrim's wants YOU to join our hourly Production Team! Position starts at $15.75/hour, and we are offering a $2000.00 New Hire Bonus!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 ProgramAt 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.POSITION SUMMARY:At Pilgrim's the Production Associate is responsible for preforming a variety of production centered tasks on a rotating basis to support the production of value added poultry products to meet order fulfillment needs.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -include the following. Other duties may be assigned
  • Processes product using tools, manual labor, and equipment provided in accordance with USDA and Pilgrim's 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.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Trains others with the skills and knowledge gained from 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 such as Six Sigma
  • Follow all company animal welfare guidelines.EXPECTATIONS -- all Team Members
    • Observe & enforce 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, coworkers, and leadership teams.
    • Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies such as Six Sigma
    • Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices, and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organizationKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
      • 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.
      • Capable of learning and remembering product specifications.
      • Capable of lifting and carrying 40+ pounds.
      • Good hand and eye coordination required.
      • High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
      • Intermediate Analytical skills preferred.
      • Basic computer skills or strong willingness to learn preferred.
      • Food or production experience preferred.
      • Desire for continuous improvement preferredEOE/Vet/Disabled

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