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2020 NAMI Worker Safety Awards

JBS USA and Pilgrim's

Each year, the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) Worker Safety Awards recognize production facilities that have achieved a high level of performance in the team member health and safety area. Four award levels may be earned based on an evaluation of the facility’s actual safety performance, as well as its implementation of an effective safety…

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Celebrating 5 Million Safe Man Hours

Broadway, VA, Poultry Complex

In December 2019, the Pilgrim’s Broadway, VA, team celebrated their accomplishment of reaching 5 million safe man hours without a lost time accident. This achievement would not be met were it not for the efforts of the entire Broadway team. The teams from Safety, Medical and Maintenance departments, including the management team and hourly team…

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2019 Joint Poultry Industry Safety Awards

Pilgrim's USA

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…

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Internal Recognition

JBS USA and Pilgrim’s

JBS USA facilities have a full calendar of annual, monthly and weekly recognition events. Some of the events held in 2018 were: Green Bay, WI, Beef Production Facility: Team Members of the Month Beardstown, IL, Pork Production Facility: Good Job Award, Conservation Award, Impact Award, Annual Trainer Appreciation Day Grand Island, NE, Beef Production Facility: Employment…

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NAMI Safety Awards

JBS USA and Pilgrim’s

The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) recognizes production facilities for outstanding performance in team member health and safety. Awards levels are as follows, starting with the highest recognition: Honor, Merit, Commendation and Certificate of Recognition. Awards are earned based on an evaluation of the actual safety performance, as well as the implementation of an effective…

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Joint Poultry Industry Safety Awards

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…

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26TEN Project

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…

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Providing International Leadership Opportunities

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.…

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Certificate Training

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.

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Focusing on Mental Health

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…

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