• Breeder Farm Hand Laborer

    Pilgrim's (Nacogdoches, TX)


    Description

    This position will report to the Tenaha location.

     

    + 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.

    + Assist in lab sample collection of blood.

    + 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.

    + Must be able to operate a forklift.

    + Must have a valid driver license and capable of driving a 1-ton fan truck.

     

    EOE/Vets/Disability