Debone - Cone Loader ( Night Shift

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

Join our production team and play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality poultry products to customers. In this hands-on position, you’ll work on the processing line performing tasks such as cutting, trimming, packaging, and/or inspecting products to meet strict food safety and quality standards. You’ll operate equipment, maintain a clean work area, and follow all safety and biosecurity guidelines. This is a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and teamwork are key.

If you’re dependable, willing to learn, and ready to grow with a company committed to excellence, this is your opportunity to make an impact !

The Debone
- Cone Loader is responsible for loading chicken front halves onto processing cones from the front half conveyor belt. This role is essential to maintaining production flow and ensuring cones remain properly loaded according to production standards.

• Load chicken front halves onto cones with the breast side facing forward.
• Ensure all cones remain filled at all times while maintaining the production requirement of approximately 38 birds per minute.
• Monitor product placement to ensure consistency and processing efficiency.
• Follow all food safety, quality, and company policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

• Ability to stand for the duration of the shift (8 to 8.5 hours per day).
• Ability to use both hands continuously from below waist level to midway between the waist and shoulders.
• Ability to grasp, reach, and handle products throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and place chicken front halves weighing approximately 1.5 to 2 pounds each.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions in a fast-paced production environment.
• Cold and wet processing environment.
• Temperatures typically range from 40°F to 45°F or lower.
• Exposure to damp conditions and refrigerated production areas.
• Must be able to work safely and efficiently in a cold manufacturing environment.

• 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.

• Schedule:
• 3 rd shift Sunday through Thursday
  - Som e weekend work required. From: 10:25am to 7:30 a m
• Benefits :
  Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off:
  Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Pay rate: $19.00 + 1.00 differential for Night 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:

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

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