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Hourly Production at Pilgrim's

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Description

MONDAY - FRIDAY 8-11HRS MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK OVERTIME AND MANDATORY SATURDAYS AS SCHEDULED. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Ability to work in cool temperatures (around 40 degrees)
  • Ability to stand and use hands for 8-11 hours per day
  • Ability to multitask and work quickly
  • Must be a team player and be willing to work close to other employees at some station.
  • Processes product in accordance with USDA and Pilgrim's Company product standards and procedures.
  • Process product according to operating procedures and quality/quantity expectations.
  • Observes equipment operation, notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions and/or safety issues and/or concerns.
  • Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks.
  • Consistently practices and enforces safe work habits.
  • Follow all company animal welfare guidelines.
  • Other duties as directed.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
  • High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred but not required.
  • Food or production experience preferred but not required.
WHY PILGRIMS? EOE/Vet/Disabled Benefits include:
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401K contributions
  • Better Futures Program -2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
  • Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program
At Pilgrim's, Safety Is a Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. EOE, including disability/vets.

Typical mid-level pay: $162k for Financial Managers nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$162k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected

Senior roles pay 81% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Limited
Mobility
High mobility
Durability
Somewhat fragile

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
High turnover market

Many openings, but pay doesn't scale as much with experience.

+6%
10yr growth
1,147,900 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024