Feed Mill Utility Person
At Pilgrim's, Safety Is a Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first, always.
Join our Feed Mill team and play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient operation. In this hands-on position, you'll be responsible for housekeeping, sanitation, grounds maintenance, material handling, and supporting maintenance activities throughout the Feed Mill. You'll work both indoors and outdoors, operate equipment such as forklifts and groundskeeping machinery, and help ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards. If you're dependable, safety-focused, and ready to contribute to a team committed to excellence, this is your opportunity to make an impact.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Maintain the cleanliness of the interior and exterior of the Feed Mill through sweeping, mopping, washing, dusting, and other housekeeping activities.
• Keep all Feed Mill grounds clean and orderly by mowing, weed eating, removing trash, and cleaning spilled feed as needed.
• Collect and properly dispose of trash, waste feed, and other materials into designated containers or landfill trailers.
• Dust beams, equipment, railings, and other structures as needed to maintain sanitation standards.
• Paint railings, beams, walls, and other facilities as directed by management.
• Receive and store bagged ingredients using a forklift while maintaining proper inventory organization and first-in, first-out (FIFO) practices.
• Inspect and secure damaged bags to prevent product loss, contamination, and safety hazards.
• Assist maintenance personnel with various projects and repairs as directed by supervision.
• Report equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, and operational issues promptly.
• Follow all safety, housekeeping, environmental, and operational procedures.
• Demonstrate flexibility by performing duties in different areas as needed to support business demands.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
What You'll Need
Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Experience: Previous industrial, agricultural, feed mill, manufacturing, maintenance, or warehouse experience preferred.
Skills: Strong attention to safety and housekeeping practices. Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members, to follow written and verbal instructions, work independently and as part of a team, and ate or learn to operate forklifts and groundskeeping equipment safely. Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions and perform a variety of physical tasks.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and work at elevated heights.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• May be required to work in dusty environments and around moving mechanical equipment.
Safety Training Requirements
The successful candidate must complete required training in the following programs:
• Hot Work Permit Procedures •Lockout/Tagout Procedures • Emergency Evacuation Procedures •Housekeeping Program •Safety Rules • Work Rules •Hazard Communication Program •Chemical Awareness •Confined Space Entry Procedures •Forklift Operator Training and Certification
Why Work for Pilgrim’s?
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.
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
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