Loader Operator

Loader Operator 

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is a Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. 

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for a Loader Operator for Pilgrim’s. The Loader Operator drives a truck equipped with a loader to and from their destination. This employee carries empty cages into the chicken house and loads full cages onto the truck.  

Responsibilities: 

• Pre and post trip on trucks and loaders. 

• Must run GPS system in trucks properly.  

• Ensure safety.  

• Catcher birds if needed.  

• Back-Up to crew foreman.  

• Help other loader operators or drivers as needed.  

• Report any damage to farms or equipment.  

• Report any catcher misconduct.  

• Other duties as assigned.  

What you’ll need:   

• 1 to 2 years of experience  

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  

• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide.  

Why Work for Pilgrim’s? 

• Schedule: Dayshift: Monday – Friday with occasional weekends. Nightshift: Sunday- Thursday with occasional weekends.  

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment; 

• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave; 

• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;  

• 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

Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.