Job Description

Description

Position at Pilgrim's

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.Other duties may be assigned as production demands may require:

• Always Maintain the cleanliness of the inside and outside of the Feed Mill. Sweep, mop, wash, and dust as needed.
• Keep all grounds of the Feed Mill always clean by mowing, weed – eating, and picking up trash and spilled feed as needed.
• Place trash, waste feed, etc. from the mill into an outside container or landfill trailer for disposal.
• Dust beams, equipment, and railings as needed.
• Paint railing, beams, and walls as directed by supervisor.
• Receive bag ingredients into the feed mill warehouse using a fork lift.All bag ingredients should be neatly arranged for counting and to be used on a first-in, first-out basis.Tape all broken bags to prevent spillage and product contamination.
• Assist maintenance as needed to perform different job duties as directed by supervisor.

Performs other related duties as assigned to support production demands as may be specified by customer or client.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

May be required to perform other job duties as required and deemed necessary by supervisor.

• Notify the supervisor of any problems with equipment and/or processes.
• May be required to clean beams and equipment at high altitudes. (Using a harness)

QUALIFICATIONS:

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.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to stand and walk throughout the day.
• Required to hold arms in front of the body throughout the period of the workday. (Arm extension may exceed 15 inches)
• Repetitive motion with hands, wrist, and arms.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, and work at high levels.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

Must review and receive training in the following safety programs:

• Hot work permit procedure program
• Lockout / Tag-out procedure program
• Emergency Evacuation program
• Housekeeping program
• Safety rules
• Work rules
• Hazard communication program and chemical list
• Confined space entry procedures
• Forklift operator training and license

TRAINING REQUIREMENT/METHODS:

All employees are required to attend employee and safety orientation prior to performing the above duties.Once an 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 workstation.A training buddy may be assigned to new employees for a period to assist in further training and indoctrination.

EXIT TRAINING FOR MEASURING TRAINING EFFECTIVENESS

A specific probationary period is assigned to all employees hired to evaluate the 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.Unacceptable performance of duties, disciplinary actions will be documented in corrective action reports and appropriate personnel records.Absent any negative actions, the employee may be eligible for a wage increase according to wage and salary policies in effect at that time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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 accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Awkward Postures: (Of Little Concern) Sustained or prolonged static activities (Holding arms at waist level with an extension that may exceed 15 inches)
• Forceful Exertions: (Of Little Concern) Shoveling of trash, dust, and spilled product
• Repetitive Exertions: (Of Possible Concern) Constant motion performing different jobs

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and humid conditions and moving mechanical parts.The employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places, extreme cold; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Work is performed inside and outside with inclement weather conditions.

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT(List all personal safety or health protection equipment and gear required by either regulatory or sanitary procedures)

• Dust Mask (As needed)
• Body Harness (As needed)
• Safety Glasses (As needed)
• Ear Plugs (In designated areas)
• Head Protection (In designated areas)
• Work boots with slip-resistant soles and steel toes

SAFETY FACTORS TO BE AWARE OF:

• Ensure proper operations and follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Follow all guidelines to operating forklift, tractor, rotary mower, and lawn mower.
• Perform Lock-out Tag-out before operating or repairing machinery
• Wear all personal protective equipment.
• Proper disposal of all waste.

EOE, including disability/vets.  

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the daily work being performed by partners assigned to this classification.They 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.

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