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PRODUCTION HOURLY

Company: JBS USA | Location: Worthington, Minnesota | Posted: Jul 02, 2026

Job Summary

Description

HOURLY PRODUCTION FULL-TIME
JBS is seeking an hourly Production Team Member! Position starts at $21.60 per hour with the ability to go up to $27.60/hour plus $1/hour Shift Differential between 6pm-6am.
Benefits Include
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits
  • 401(k) plan
  • Better Futures Program
  • Onsite Cafeteria
  • Career development opportunities
  • Minnesota Sick and Safe Time
  • Minnesota Paid Leave
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Work in an area where livestock is being killed
  • Work regularly in temperatures are near or below freezing (Coolers, Loading Dock Freezer)
  • Work in areas with unpleasant odors
  • Work in damp or cold conditions (20-30 Degrees-Fabrication)
  • Work in extreme heat (up to 104 degrees in the kill floor)
  • Work in areas that require you to lift, pull, or push 50 lbs.
  • Work with sharp knives or a cutting tool
  • Willing and capable of working overtime when necessary (Heavy Season- August- February
  • Available to work Day and Nights
  • Willing and capable of working Saturdays
  • Willing and capable of working in or around bloody areas, in a fast pace work environment, performing repetitive hand motions and body movements. Physical demanding jobs may take 5 to 6 weeks for the body to fully adjust to the work conditions, work environment, and job descriptions.
  • NEUTRAL WRIST-Repetitive hand motions and grasping.
  • REACHING Reaching for product on the conveyor belt with hooks, reaching for boxes, or bags
  • STANDING Constant standing for 8 to 10 hours per day, 6 days a week (Loading dock 7 days as needed per schedule.) (2 allowed breaks are scheduled based on the union contract and operational requirements.)
  • LOADING DOCK
  • Heavy Work- Exerting 51 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 26 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 11 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.
  • Very Heavy Work- Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work.
  • Expectations- We expect you to report to work every day at your scheduled start time. Follow all company policies and procedures. Follow supervisors and managers instructions. Have the ability to work with others, and get along with others. We expect all JBS employees to work to the best of their abilities and have the desire to learn and grow.
Qualifications
  • Requires ability to lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Additional qualifications as needed
Work Environment
The work environment may include cold and/or hot temperatures. It may also require the use of sharp tools such as knives.
About JBS
JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim's, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.
Our Mission
To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.
Our Core Values
 Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
EOE, including vets and disability

How to Apply

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