B/u Chiller Operator - Days

About Pilgrim's
Pilgrim's is a leading global provider of high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the world's largest poultry producers, Pilgrim's has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades. It's our passion for excellence that continues to drive us to be the best, and we seek opportunities to diversify and grow.

Pilgrim's Arcadia Location
While Pilgrim's is a global company, we offer a hometown feel within our complex located in Arcadia, WI. Pilgrim's works with 150 local growers. We employ approximately 500 team members at our complex. We give you the tools you need to discover your perfect career match, and the freedom and support to take your career to the next level. It is our goal to be your employer of choice and provide you with the opportunity for a better future!

Pilgrim's wantsYOUto join our Team as aBack-Up Chiller Operator! This position starts at$20.84/hour, when filling in this role .Benefits include:

• 5 Days of Vacation, after 60 days of employment
• Benefits at 60 days of employment, 401K contributions on day 1 of employment
• 70% off quality Pilgrim's poultry products
• Training provided with a trainer/mentor
• Advancement opportunities
• Better Futures Program -2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
• Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program or Management Trainee Program

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

POSITION SUMMARY:The Chiller Operator is responsible for set-up, operation and maintaining chiller operations to keep the flow of product consistent between 1st and 2nd processing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Assist with start-up or end of production tasks for chilling system (per schedule)
• Monitor chillers for water temperature, volume, PH, and PPM levels per SOP
• Makes adjustment, keeping maintenance and production personnel informed of any concerns
• Monitors water flow and assist in water management related to chillers
• Basic understanding of anti-microbial agents and pathogen control
• Basic knowledge of Infinity, ability to read and understand the information presented and respond to alarms in the correct manner.
• Calibrates monitoring equipment
• Ability to work different line positions as needed
• Helps with training of backups as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EXPECTATIONS - all Team Members

• Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.
• Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies
• Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices, and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic math skills including: addition, subtraction, division, multiplication and percentage calculations
• Ability to pass a Prove It test
• Ability to pass a POET test
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in a cold and wet environment and other departments as needed
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while keeping leadership updated on issues
• Flexibility to perform various tasks
• Ability to communicate and work well with others
• Excellent attendance is required for this position
• To perform this job successfully, applicant must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EOE/Vet/Disabled