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,…
Pilgrim's Mexico
In 2018, Pilgrim’s Mexico hosted a meeting with various Mexican governmental institutions of Queretaro and Durango states and civil organizations to discuss social responsibility opportunities. Primary objectives of the meeting included strengthening Pilgrim’s Mexico’s integral and proactive relationships with institutions, communicating the company’s current program participation, and sharing the recent awards related to social responsibility…
Pilgrim’s Mexico
In 2018, the Pilgrim’s Mexico team was awarded several honors by the Mexican federal government including: The Inclusive Company Distinctive for participating in labor inclusion and maintaining a policy of non-discrimination The Family-Friendly Company Distinctive for promoting good labor practices The Mexico Without Child Labor Distinctive for contributing to the prevention and eradication of child…
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.…
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…
