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Cactus, TX, Beef Production Facility

After JBS Cactus Beef Plant lost a good portion of its work force in 2007, there was a huge need to recruit people to keep the Cactus facility running. The recruiting teams traveled all over the United States, hiring team members to keep the facility staffed, but as soon as the new team members arrived,…

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Large Employer of the Year Award

Bordertown, SA, Small Stock Processing Facility

In May 2018, JBS Australia Bordertown was nominated as a top three finalist for the South Australia Training Awards’ Large Employer of the Year Award out of 40 total category entries. Hosted by the Training and Skills Commission, the South Australia Training Awards are the state’s peak accolades for vocational education and training, recognizing quality,…

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Employer of Excellence Award

Waco, TX, Prepared Foods Facility

In January 2019, the Pilgrim’s Waco team was awarded by the Workforce Solutions Heart of Texas as Employer of Excellence for McLennan County. The Waco facility strives to be the employer of choice in their community and stay true to Pilgrim’s vision of becoming the best and most respected company in the industry, creating the…

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