Chicken Plant Associate - Pilgrim's Pride

DescriptionPlease give us a call after completing an application.870-584-5324870-584-5321REQ # 75276De Queen, ArkansasPoultry Processor-Production LaborerPilgrim’s wants YOU to join our hourly production team! Positions start at $16.15 /hour   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.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  • 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. Maintain 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.BASIC SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:  • Must be able to work safely• Must be able to work shift assigned days/nights including some Saturdays• Ability to apply common sense and comprehend simple instructions• 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 that are less than 3 feet apart.• Must have good communication skills. • Good hand and eye coordination required. EOE, including disability/vets.       Please give us a call after completing an application.870-584-5324870-584-5321