Job Description

The Control Room Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating the cooker and associated rendering equipment to produce a high quality finished product that will meet all food safety plan and production requirements.

• Responsible for daily inspection of equipment to ensure safe operation, food safety and performance specifications.
• Employee is responsible for communicating any issues with safety, Food safety plan or and production limitations with the management team.
• Operator will monitor raw material bins, flow ways and all finished storage bins, to ensure proper food safety and production efficiency.
• Must monitor all mechanical systems to report any safety, food safety plan or mechanical issues, and be able to react accordingly.
• Preforms all necessary housekeeping duties in assigned areas.
• May have to assist maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be capable of communicating in both oral and written formats.
• Must have an understanding of the fundamental principles of manufacturing.
• Must possess effective communication skills.

The employee is required to lift a minimum of 50lbs. The employee is often required to stand, sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Close vision acuity capability required for this position. Ability to cross-train personnel to replace position in the event of absence.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: 2, 2, 3 Schedule (Every other Fri., Sat., Sun., Mandatory)
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: vacation, company observed holidays
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary $19.10 per hour. $1.00 Shift Differential
• 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;
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets