Machine Technician-Picking Room 1st Shift


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Job Title: Machine Technician-Picking Room 1st Shift
Location: Sanford, NC, South United States, USA

Company: Pilgrim's
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $35,984.00 - 38,688.00 per year;$20.85 per hour
Job Description: Description

Production Openings

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

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

Schedule:

1st shift Starting pay rate: ($20.85) Monday to Friday - Some weekend work required, From: 4:30 am to 1:30pm

2nd shift Starting pay rate: ($20.85) + $1.50 shift differential, Monday to Friday - Some weekend work required, From: 2:pm to until completed

** Full-time positions available **

Competitive Wages starting at $20.85/ hour

The applicant who fills the position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

Benefits: 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

Hourly Production

Responsibilities:

Setup pickers, keep picking room clean

Must be able to hang live birds

Assist at auto rehanger

Be able to cross train throughout department

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

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.

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.

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 and hot 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.

***MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A MACHINE TECH TEST***

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

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Job Post Date: 12/09/25
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