Benefits include: Paid holidays (after 60 days of employment) and paid vacation (after 1 year of service)Paid sick timeBenefits at 60 days of employment – including health, dental, vision, life, and much more401K contributions on day 1 of employmentQuality Pilgrim’s poultry products at great savingsOnsite cafeteriaAdvancement opportunitiesBetter Futures Program – 2 Year Community College tuition assistance for you or your dependents!At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.POSITION SUMMARY: Production Associates are responsible for performing a variety of tasks on a rotating basis in a production line setting to support the production of value-added poultry products to meet order fulfillment needs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.Follow all company animal welfare guidelines.Follow all work safety policies/guidelinesMay be asked to rotate to positions that require data collecting and record keeping.Rotations between departments may be required.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.Other duties as required. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS and BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 40 lbs. in a hot and/or cold assembly line environmentAbility to work with sharp tools and instruments such as knivesExcellent attendance required.Food or production experience preferred.Ability to comprehend simple instructions and apply common sense to deal with problems in standardized situationsAbility to stand and use hands for 8-11 hours per dayAbility to multitask and work quicklyMust 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.Must maintain good personal hygieneTo perform this job successfully, applicant must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.ABOUT PILGRIM’S: Pilgrim’s is a leading global provider of high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the world’s largest poultry producers, Pilgrim’s has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades. It’s our passion for excellence that continues to drive us to be the best, and we seek opportunities to diversify and grow. EOE, including disability/vets