AddressPerdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into it's second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.
Summary
This position oversees the production lines or areas processing poultry products. Requires working with raw and/or cooked premium protein products. Typical assignments may include line lead for marination, breading, palletizing, packing and/or sanitation. Usually works five to six days a week ; overtime may be required based on production needs.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Make necessary checks on production to maintain production goals.
Demonstrate excellent attendance and punctuality
Assist in carrying out 100% documented job rotation and ergonomic exercises at startup and after breaks.
Ensure production and quality goals are meet.
Hold the ability to physically perform and be familiar with each position within the department
If any issues arise with production equipment or associates failing to perform specified job duties, immediate notification to management is required so that issue may be resolved in a timely manner.
Use computer systems to effectively communicate with all members of management and between shifts through e-mails and other electronic tools
Effectively navigate and comprehend inventory systems to insure production schedules are met.
Make adjustments to the process as needed to insure production schedules are met and production goals are achieved.
Will need to read, comprehend reports, and use this information to manage the process in a proactive manner.
Minimum Education
High School or equivalent not required but beneficial.
Experience Requirements
Worked a minimum of 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer within the past 3 years.
Experience Preferred
Must have lead or supervisory experience in production environment preferred.
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
Ability to work for 8 hours or more in a stationary position or travel on a wet, moist, dry, greasy, floors which may include medal or plastic grating surfaces with up to 4 hours in a single interval. Ability to work from various types of ladders and/or stairs. Exposure to and work in temperatures of less than -40 degrees and 75 degrees with ambient humidity. Noise exposure of 110 db, and light intensity range of 50 to 100 foot candles. Bending, twisting, lifting up to 50 lbs, reaching, sitting, and grasping varies in repetitions, distance, degrees, angle, weight, heights, longest interval of time, objects grasped, and body positions depending upon the maintenance task required. Exposure to chlorinated water (50 ppm, Ammonia vapors ) 5 ppm, dry ice, caustic detergents, lubricating oils, hydraulic oils, and other chemicals found in a poultry processing plant. Must use and / or wear protective and safety equipment required for the job.
Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
