MOOREFIELD - Keith Filsinger was recently selected as the December “Partner of the Month” for the Pilgrim's Pride Moorefield fresh plant.

Filsinger works in the cut-up department on night shift and has worked for the company for 14 years. He has maintained an excellent attendance record during his employment, receiving several perfect attendance awards.

“Keith is trained in all positions in the department. He stays ahead in his work so he can assist fellow employees with their work. His attitude is great, always looking for ways to improve the area and always wears a smile on his face,” said Ted Shoemaker, Filsinger's supervisor.

“Keith's job performance exceeds standards. Quality is a top priority to him, and he always strives to be the best. He is always ready to lend a hand when he sees someone that needs help. Keith is very safety conscious, watching at all times to keep himself and the department in a safe working environment.”

The “Partner of the Month” is a program that has been implemented to recognize employees for their outstanding merit and work ethic.

Employees in the program have exhibited outstanding work characteristics in the categories of attendance, teamwork, attitude and job performance.

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is the largest chicken company in the United States and Puerto Rico and the second-largest in Mexico. Pilgrim's Pride employs approximately 55,000 people and operates 37 processing and 12 prepared-foods facilities, with major operations in Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Mexico and Puerto Rico as well as other facilities in Arizona, Iowa, Mississippi, Ohio and Utah.