Production, Manufacturing Production, Food Production

Position: Production Hourly
Location:

Sumter, SC, United States  Date Posted:
Feb 3, 2026  Category:
Hourly Production Share:
** Description
* * At Pilgrim’s,
* Safety Is A Condition*, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

Production Hourly

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. 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.
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.

EOE, including disability/vets
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