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Poultry Plant Worker
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What they do
A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
$26,732 / year median in Kentucky
+8% projected growth
Job Description
- Description
- Production Hourly
- At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Support team members by sharing skills and knowledge while promoting a positive work atmosphere.
- Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet production and quality goals.
- Demonstrate flexibility by performing tasks in different areas of production as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You'll Need:
Education:
- High School Diploma/GED preferred.
Experience:
- Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
Skills:
- Ability to multitask and work quickly, have good communication skills, ability to comprehend simple instructions and apply common sense, and must be a team player and be willing to work close to other employees at some stations. (Less than 3 feet apart.)
- Physical requirements:
- Ability to work in cool temperatures (around 40 degrees), ability to stand and use hands for 8-11 hours per day and lift 50 bs or more.
- Why Work for Pilgrim's?
Schedule:
- Monday-Friday with some weekend work required;
- Benefits
- : Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
- 401(k):
- company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
- Base hourly salary
- rate of
- $18.25
- with a $2.00 shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift
Career Development:
- Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
- [Better Futures]( The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors.
- About us:
- 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.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.
- Our mission:
- To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.
- Our core values are:
- Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
- EOE, including disability/vets
Unsolicited Assistance:
- JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs.