Flex​/Rehang Operator

Position Summary

The Production/Rehang Operator position is responsible for monitoring equipment performance, making adjustments, and performing changeovers. Setting up and shutting down machines in the assigned area is also required.

• Monitors equipment, making adjustments to ensure quality and productivity standards are maintained, while minimizing rework and downtime.
• Prepares the work area for start‑up, changeovers, and shutdown (including selecting appropriate programs).
• Maintains records and conducts periodic checks as directed.
• Provides supplies needed for the operation of the machine/line (e.g., film, packaging, PPE, etc.).
• Communicates with team members by notifying maintenance, supervisor/leads, and production associates as needed.
• Understands and performs duties of the assigned line, assists team members on the line, and helps with rework or training of team members as needed.
• Completes basic preventive maintenance checklist on equipment.
• Assists with other line equipment, making necessary adjustments as needed.
• Assists in other departments as needed for basic, routine machine operation, and break coverage.
• Cleans and organizes the work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Shows flexibility of working hours based on daily needs of the department.
• May be asked to rotate to positions between departments or positions that require data collection and recordkeeping.

• Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes effective, cooperative teamwork with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership.
• Participate in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies, recognize and act on incidents and safety risks, and consistently enforce safe work habits throughout the organization.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to solve 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 quickly.
• Ability to perform light maintenance on equipment.
• Pallet jack license or willingness to acquire one.
• Authorization to perform LOTO (Lock Out/Tag Out) or willingness to acquire authorization.
• Six months to a year of food or production experience required.
• Must be a team player and willing to work close to other employees at some stations (less than 3 feet apart).
• Must have good communication skills.
• Capable of learning and remembering product specifications.
• Capable of lifting and carrying 40+ pounds.
• Good hand and eye coordination required.
• High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Intermediate analytical skills preferred.
• Basic computer skills or strong willingness to learn preferred.
• Desire for continuous improvement preferred.
• Flex 2 Operator—ability to become HACCP certified.

• 80 hours of vacation, after 60 days of employment.
• Benefits at 60 days of employment; 401K contributions on day 1 of employment.
• 70% off quality Pilgrim’s poultry products.
• Training provided with a trainer/mentor.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Better Futures Program—2‑year community college tuition paid for you or your dependents.
• Opportunity to grow your career through Supervisor Development Program or Management Trainee Program.

Arcadia, Wisconsin

EOE, including disability/vets.