Poultry Plant Worker - Pilgrim's Pride

Company: Pilgrim's
Location: Waco
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Descriptio n

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:PACKER

JOB KE Y : # 2

EEO/AAP:8/ 81

FLSA STATUS: HOURLY

AREA OF US E: W A CO PREPARED FOODS FACILITY (Waco, Texas)

SUMMARY

Absence of any related duties or functions in this document does not imply that

incumbent may be exempt from assignments required to support production.

The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure product is packed in

accordance with customer specifications and company standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Other duties may be assigned as production demands may require.

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Hand pack product into bags and/or boxes.

May be required to pack by piece count or weight.

Make sure there is a properly labeled edible tub for grade-off,

and labels are on the liner, not the tub.

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Pay close attention to the quality of the product and grade-off

unacceptable products such as mis-cuts, folds, bruises, blood

spots, etc.

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Inform lead or supervisor of equipment failure.

Watch for unsealed bags; place in rework tub when found.

May be required to operate bag sealing machinery, including

ensuring proper dates/codes are in the sealer.

Make boxes; ensure correct boxes are being made .

Ensure correct labels are being used and place them on boxes;

notify lead or supervisor if supply is getting low.

Send boxes through tape machine and stamp boxes with code

date stamper.

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Weigh filled boxes from the line.

Send boxes to shipping by placing on belt.

Rotate with any other position within the department if

necessary.

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Performs other related duties as assigned to support

production demands as may be specified by customer or

client.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

QUALIFICATION S:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to physically

perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are

representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonabl e

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or

training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

None

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/ METHODS:

All employees are required to attend employee and safety orientation prior to

performing the above duties. Once the employee completes this training they

will be assigned to a Supervisor who will further orient the employee to the

workplace, introduce him/her to employees and other supervision, demonstrate

work assignment and explain ingress and egress procedures to and from work

station. A training buddy may be assigned to new employees for a period to

assist in further training and indoctrination.

TRAINING RESPONSIBIL ITIES:

Those responsible for training and indoctrination may include: personne l

representatives, safety director, supervisors, and lead workers.

METHOD OF TRACKING EMPLOYEE PROGRESS:

The supervisor is accountable for tracking employee progress and

performanc e.

EXIT TRAINING FOR MEASURING TRAINING EFFECTIVENESS:

A specific probationary period is assigned to all employees hired to evaluate

employee effectiveness and performance. At the end of this period the

supervisor will evaluate the job performance of each new employee utilizing

current forms and procedures in effect at that time. The employee will be rated

and evaluated on essential work duties listed above as well as attendance,

tardiness, interaction with co-workers and management, attitudes and work

actions. Unaccepta ble performance of duties and disciplinary actions will be

documented on corrective action reports and appropriate personnel records.

Absent any negative actions, the employee may be eligible for a wage increase

according to the wage and salary policies in effect at that time.

PHYSICAL DEMA NDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be

met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to

stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The

employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally

required to walk, climb, or stoop. The employee must regularly lift and/or

move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include

close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of

those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this

job. Reasonab le accommodation may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential function.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to

wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts and extreme heat.

The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

List any and all personal safety or health protection equipment and gear

required by either regulatory, sanitary, or safety procedures.

The employee is required to wear a hair net, beard net (if necessary,) gloves, a

smock, slip proof boots, and ear protection.

NOTE :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and

level of the daily work being performed by employees assigned to this

classification. T hey are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list

of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or customer specifications and

processes required of personnel so assigned.

EEO/M/F/V /D

Must complete an application to be considered for the position

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