Production Associate Lead Cut-Up; Day-Shift

Perdue 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 food service customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.

Summary

This production position works in a production area processing poultry products. Requires working with live poultry, raw products, and/or packaged products. Usually works five to six days a week; overtime may be required based on production needs.

Principle And Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversees work at various stations along the production lines processing poultry food products.
• Adheres to all safety requirements including PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures, and Process Safety Management related matters.
• Ensures that the qualities of the products are being met according to the product specification of QA and USDA.
• Ensures that all equipment throughout the departments are running smoothly.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.

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

• In plant environment with wet and moist floors, metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• Exposure to temperatures ranging from 28 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with varying humidity.
• Product handling in 25 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit environments.
• Noise exposure from 50 dB to 110 dB.
• Exposure to dust, feathers, and chemicals used in poultry processing.
• Must wear and use protective equipment as directed by the Company.
• Occasional exposure to carbon dioxide vapors (10 ppm) and chlorine (