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Provide product availability to sales for grind processes * Manage Raw Materials to adhere to LCF ... Manage product age rotation with plant personnel to eliminate dated product related issues/costs

Provide product availability to sales for boxed beef processes * Manage Raw Materials to adhere to ... Manage product age rotation with plant personnel to eliminate dated product related issues/costs

Provide product availability to sales for grind processes * Manage Raw Materials to adhere to LCF ... Manage product age rotation with plant personnel to eliminate dated product related issues/costs

Provide product availability to sales for boxed beef processes * Manage Raw Materials to adhere to ... Manage product age rotation with plant personnel to eliminate dated product related issues/costs

Provide product availability to sales for boxed beef processes * Manage Raw Materials to adhere to ... Manage product age rotation with plant personnel to eliminate dated product related issues/costs

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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for chicken processing plant in Colorado is $25.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.48 and $28.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Chicken Processing Plant job involves processing poultry for consumption, including tasks like slaughtering, defeathering, cutting, packaging, and quality control. Workers may operate machinery, inspect meat for safety, and ensure products meet health regulations. These jobs require attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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To thrive in a Chicken Processing Plant, you need strong attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to follow strict safety and sanitation protocols, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with industrial food processing equipment, conveyor belts, and adherence to USDA or HACCP guidelines is common in the role. Dependability, teamwork, and effective communication are key soft skills that help individuals excel in a fast-paced environment. These qualities ensure that operations run smoothly, products meet quality standards, and safety protocols are maintained.

What is the typical work environment like in a chicken processing plant?

Working in a chicken processing plant usually involves standing for long periods in a refrigerated environment, handling both manual tasks and operating machinery as part of a team. The work can be fast-paced and physically demanding, with a strong emphasis on maintaining hygiene and safety standards. You'll often rotate through different tasks to support production efficiency, such as cutting, packaging, or quality control. Teamwork and effective communication are important, as many tasks rely on coordinating closely with others to keep production running smoothly. Most plants provide thorough training to help new employees adapt to the environment and job requirements.

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Infographic showing various Chicken Processing Plant job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,858 per year, or $25.4 per hour.

Ground Beef Production Scheduler II

JBS USA

Greeley, CO

$60K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Description

Ground Beef Production Scheduler II

We are looking for a JBS is searching for a Ground Beef and Trim Production Scheduler II for our Beef USA team.  This role will be based at our Corporate Office in Greeley, CO.

Responsibilities:

  • Create production schedules for ground beef produced at specified facility
  • Provide product availability to sales for grind processes
  • Manage Raw Materials to adhere to LCF (Least Cost Formulation) in order to minimize raw material cost
  • Manage all aspects of Frozen Imported Trim to include in ground beef to optimize profitability
  • Manage product age rotation with plant personnel to eliminate dated product related issues/costs
  • Drive P&L awareness and profitability performance in specified Ground Beef operation.  Includes efficiencies, material usage, lean point measures
  • Work hand in hand with plant production leaders to coordinate PPH targets and actuals that feed production schedules and availability reporting
  • Work closely with plant Scheduling Managers for primal availability, cattle mix and changes in head count
  • Manage substitutions on customer orders and keep sales force informed of all changes in order contents or status
  • Ensure order prints and schedules are printed/released to plant accurately and timely daily
  • Meet KPI’s for Order Fill, Make Sheet Accuracy, On Time Departure and On Time Delivery for all orders
  • Maintain data within Order Management System and spreadsheet formulas that drive constraints, capacities and accurate forecasts
  • Occasional travel to facilities to better understand the business and issues that they face
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science or related field preferred
  • Experience in Scheduling and Demand Planning, Production, and/or Analytics Preferred
  • Above average skills in Microsoft Office (Excel)
  • In depth knowledge of Production and Inventory Control Processes
  • Strong communication, computer and decision-making skills
  • Preferred experience in Trim and Ground Beef Operations
  • Detail oriented, team player, leadership skills and strong multi-tasking skills
  • As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

  • Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
  • Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
  • 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
  • Base salary range of $60,000-$70,000
  • Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and 
  • Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

The posted salary range represents the Company’s good faith estimate of the compensation that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, tenure, internal equity, market data, and may vary accordingly.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. 

About us: JBS USA is a leading global food company providing diversified, high-quality products to customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. Our team members and facilities in the United States allow us to offer a diverse portfolio of fresh, value added and branded beef, pork, chicken and prepared foods products. JBS USA is also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in the world. JBS USA employs more than 72,000 team members in 31 United States and Canada. Our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets