Pilgrim’s
Each year, the Joint Poultry Safety & Health Council sponsors the Joint Poultry Industry Safety Recognition Program for National Chicken Council (NCC), National Turkey Federation (NTF) and U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) members. The program seeks to motivate employers to continuously improve their safety performance through the establishment of sound safety and health programs…
Longford, TAS, Beef Production Facility
In 2018, team members from JBS Australia Longford attended a morning gathering at Government House, the official residence of the Governor-General of Australia, in recognition of the 26TEN Project, a program for businesses, community groups and governments to assist employees with their reading, writing, numeracy and communications skills. In 2016, the Longford team committed to…
Mt. Pleasant, TX, Chicken Production Facility
In the summer of 2018, Pilgrim’s Mt. Pleasant team member Reyna Stephanie Soto joined outstanding college students and professionals from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and career-oriented development experience. Former Pilgrim’s CEO Bill Lovette sponsored Soto’s participation in the International Scholar Laureate Program (ISLP) in Sydney, Brisbane, and Cairns, Australia.…
Mungindi, QLD, Feedlot
In December 2018, eight team members at the JBS Australia Mungindi feedlot successfully completed their Certificate III in Feedlot Operations. A “Graduation Stand Up”, which incorporated a barbeque lunch and a formal certificate presentation was held to congratulate the team members on their achievement.
Mungindi, QLD, Feedlot
Mental health was front and center in 2018 at the JBS Australia Mungindi feedlot during Work Safe Month. Through a workshop facilitated by the feedlot, team members were able to come together to share their personal stories and insights about why safety is important to them. The team also used this time to break down…
Scone, NSW, Beef Processing Facility
For National Safe Work Month in October 2018, JBS Australia Scone encouraged the importance of health and safety awareness to team members’ families and children through the theme “Why is it important for mum or dad to come home safe”? During the event, the facility held a coloring competition throughout the month, which children from…
Scone, NSW, Beef Processing Facility
Ongoing training plays a major role in the development of team members at the JBS Australia Scone facility. The investment the company makes in future talent gives team members’ opportunities to develop and improve their leadership and skills within the business. Recently, nine Scone team members completed their Certificate III in Meat Processing – Boning…
JBS USA and Pilgrim’s
STRONG is a proprietary health coaching program the company developed specifically to help team members improve their health and overall quality of life. STRONG participants work one-on-one and in small groups with our team of certified STRONG health coaches. Currently implemented in 14 of our facilities across all business units, STRONG has been proven to…
JBS USA and Pilgrim’s
In 2018, we continued our Safety Management Review process that calls for three cascading safety or health initiatives to be identified for improvement for every facility. Additionally, we focused on ergonomic hazards.
JBS USA and Pilgrim’s
Throughout the year, JBS USA facilities throw parties, events, 4th of July, Halloween, Truck Drivers Appreciation, Thanksgiving, Christmas, summer and fall festivals and other celebrations to show appreciation for team members and their families. Contests, fun games and sports are some of the entertainment offered for them that includes barbecues, picnics, and sandwiches made from…
