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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 four of our Pilgrim’s facilities, STRONG has been proven to improve participants’ biometric…
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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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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.
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Throughout the year, Pilgrim’s 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 the…
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Pilgrim’s facilities have a full calendar of annual, monthly and weekly recognition events for their team members. Some of the events held in 2018 included: Pilgrim’s Moy Park: Annual Long Service Awards Pilgrim’s Chattanooga, TN, Small Bird Debone Facility: Annual 40+ years of service team members’ recognition Pilgrim’s Mt. Pleasant, TX, Prepared Foods Facility: 25…
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Sixteen Pilgrim’s Cold Spring, MN, team members graduated from the facility’s 18-week-long English as a Second Language (ESL) program in early 2018.
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Moorefield, WV, Chicken Production and Prepared Foods Facility: In summer 2018, the Pilgrim’s Moorefield complex was honored as the Hardy County Chamber of Commerce 2018 Large Business of the Year. Ellijay, GA, Prepared Foods Facility: The Pilgrim’s Ellijay facility was named the 2017 Business of the Year by Gilmer Chamber in spring 2018. Natchitoches, LA,…
Pilgrim’s Mexico
Each year, Pilgrim’s Mexico participates in Chicken Day, an event organized by the local government of one of the communities the company has a strong presence in. In 2018, part of the day’s festivities included a chicken recipe contest, for which Pilgrim’s Mexico donated all necessary product and served on the judge’s panel to select…
Pilgrim’s Mexico
Pilgrim’s Mexico has a companywide program in which facilities and team members can donate product to be distributed to philanthropic organizations across Mexico. Oftentimes, team members also organize internal campaigns to encourage their coworkers, friends, families and community members to participate in the program and donate what they can. In 2018, USD$63,070 worth of product…
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In line with Pilgrim’s Mexico’s values and dedication to supporting Mexican families, the company sponsored and invited all team members to participate in the 2018 Teletón Campaign, an annual 24-plus-hour television and radio broadcast dedicated to raising money for children with disabilities, autism or cancer. The Teletón Foundation who puts on the event each year…
