Farm Laborer

JOB DESCRIPTION
This position will report to the Tenaha Live Office.

• 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, including disability/vets