Production 1st & 2nd Shift

Production Hourly 1st & 2nd Shift

Location:

Sanford, NC, United States

Date Posted:
Feb 16, 2026

Category:
Hourly Production

Application must be completed 100% with work history to be considered.

La solicitud debe completarse al 100% con historial laboral para ser considerada.

La candidature doit être complétée à 100 % avec des antécédents professionnels pour être prise en compte.

Pilgrims in Sanford is looking for energetic, driven, self‑motivated individuals to join our team.

Salary: $35,984.00 to $38,688.00/year

1st shift:
Starting pay rate $19.30 Monday to Friday – Some weekend work required.

Hours:

7:12 am to 4:30 pm

2nd shift:
Starting pay rate $19.30 + $1.50 shift differential Monday to Friday – Some weekend work required.

Hours:

4:15 pm to until completed

3rd shift:
Starting pay rate $20.30 + $1.50 shift differential Sunday to Thursday – some weekend work required.

Hours:

11:00 pm to 8:00 am

Full‑time positions available.

Competitive wages starting at $19.30 per hour.

Vision, medical, and dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.

Paid time off: vacation (after 1 year of service) and 6 company‑observed holidays (after 60 days of employment).

401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.

Paid tuition.

• Position requires individuals to cut, trim, and fabricate products in a production line setting
• Ability to lift, push, and pull product in a hot and/or cold assembly line environment
• Ability to work with sharp instruments
• Must maintain good personal hygiene
• 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
• Other duties as directed

• 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
• 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

EOE/Vet/Disabled