Pilgrim's USA
The IMPACT Program, which stands for Industrial Maintenance Program & Accredited Course Training, is an aggressive in-house and branded Pilgrim’s program that trains maintenance team members on an individual level in a practical setting. With key focuses on safety awareness, mechanical skills, leadership skills and equipment, the program promotes a safety-first-culture, addresses an internal demand…
Pilgrim's Tulip
Tulip has a rich history of supporting the next generation through apprenticeships, graduate programs and training schemes. In 2017, the U.K. government announced the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy. Every U.K. organization with a payroll of £2 million or more is automatically enrolled into the scheme. Tulip’s apprenticeship levy has over £1 million available, and…
Pilgrim's Moy Park
In 2019, Pilgrim’s Moy Park achieved a Gold and a Gold Fleet Safety in the internationally-renowned RoSPA Health and Safety Awards, the longest-running industry awards scheme in the U.K. The RoSPA Awards scheme, which receives entries from organizations around the world, recognizes achievement in health and safety management systems, including practices such as leadership and…
Pilgrim's USA
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…
Douglas, GA, Complex
The Pilgrim’s Complex in Douglas, GA, achieved 2 million safe working hours without a lost time incident in August 2019. Since early 2018, the Safety team has worked hand-in-hand with all other Douglas departments to ensure that safety and health remains at the forefront of everyday actions. The team has focused on communicating weekly safety-related…
Athens, GA, Complex
In 2019, the Pilgrim’s Athens, GA, Debone plant installed four Meyn Rapid Breast Deboners to automatically debone front halves. The Rapid Beast Deboner can process up to 4,200 front halves or breast caps per hour. This Auto Deboners exemplifies Athens’ commitment to the Pilgrim’s philosophy that “safety is a condition”. Prior to installation, Jarl and…
Broadway, VA, 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…
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…
Pilgrim’s Mexico
In 2018, the Pilgrim’s Mexico team hosted a workshop with their ingredient and packaging suppliers to discuss various opportunities and strengthen relationships.
Pilgrim’s Mexico
In 2018, the Pilgrim’s Mexico team developed a National Safety Plan to better ensure the safety and wellbeing of all team members. Under this plan, a Health and Safety System was implemented, which aims to reduce all risks that contribute to unsafe acts and conditions. The comprehensive system integrates multiple components, including team member training,…
