AddressPerdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its 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
The Gainesville, GA production facility is a fully-cooked, ready-to-eat, further processing facility within the Premium Prepared Foods division (no birds). We create products for consumers, retailers, and foodservice customers around the globe.
The marination position is reponsible for grinding and flaking of frozen and fresh chicken for the production of our sausage. Usually works five to six days a week; overtime may be required based on production needs.
We offer:
- Competitive Pay & Overtime.
- Attendance Bonus
- Excellent Benefits & 401k Options
- Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
- PayActiv (ACCESS PAY BEFORE PAYDAY) Receive instant access to your earned wages and greater flexibility to pay your bills on your schedule and more!
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Selects product type (fresh or frozen chicken) and flakes or grinds product.
- Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.
- Teamwork is essential in this position.
- Required to breakdown boxes and maintain good housekeeping practices.
- Adheres to all safety requirements including PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures and Process Safety Management related matters.
- Maintains clean and safe working environment.
- Participates in Company and department safety programs.
Minimum Education
High School or equivalent not required but beneficial.
Experience Preferred
Worked a minimum of 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer within the past 3 years preferred, but not required.
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
When in a plant environment:
- Positon is active.
- Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors.
- May be exposed to temperatures of 50 degrees to 70 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
- May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
- May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
- May be exposed to all chemicals used in a food processing facility.
- Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.
- Occasional exposure to carbon dioxide vapors 10ppm and chlorine less than 20 ppm.
- Able to stand for several hours.
- Work requires lifting (up to 70 lbs), reaching, bending, pushing vmags.
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.
