Bagger Rebuild Specialist

Description

Bagger Rebuild Specialist Shift Covered:
Days and Nights

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

• Lead and reinforce safety training for all bagger operators.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and food safety standards.
• Actively identify and correct unsafe conditions or behaviors in the bagger area.
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action follow‑up related to bagger operations.
• Oversee bagger trainers and ensure consistent, standardized training delivery.
• Ensure all bagger operators are trained on equipment operation, troubleshooting basics, and process expectations.
• Supervise and support all bagger operators and bagger trainers across both shifts.
• Ensure bagger operations meet production, quality, and safety expectations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between Operations and Maintenance for all bagger‑related issues.
• Identify operational gaps, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities within the bagger process.
• Own and coordinate bagger and Ishida scale rebuilds in collaboration with Maintenance.
• Ensure execution of daily, weekly, and planned maintenance activities on baggers and scales.
• Verify equipment readiness prior to start‑ups and after repairs or rebuilds.
• Escalate chronic failures or reliability risks with supporting data and recommendations.
• Schedule and lead hands‑on training for bagger operators in coordination with the Operations team.
• Facilitate clear communication between operations, maintenance, and training teams.
• Participate in daily meetings, shift pass‑downs, and planning discussions as required.
• Provide timely updates on equipment status, maintenance needs, and training progress.

• High school diploma or equivalent (technical or vocational training preferred).
• Proven experience supervising operators in a manufacturing or food processing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of bagger systems and Ishida scales (or similar equipment).
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with maintenance teams and lead hands‑on equipment work.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to safety, training, and continuous improvement.

• Experience in poultry or food processing operations.
• Prior involvement in equipment rebuilds or major overhauls.
• Experience developing or delivering operator training programs.
• Familiarity with CMMS, safety audits, and standard work documentation.

• Benefits:
  Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays.
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Base Salary range of $92,917 +/- based on experience.
• Incentive Pay:
  This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan; the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program.
• 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.

EOE, including disability/vets