Production Associate - Pilgrim's Pride (Arcadia, WI Facility)

Company: Pilgrim's
Location: Holmen
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 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.
* 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 organization
* KNOWLEDGE, 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 preferred
EOE/Vet/Disabled

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