Production Associate

Production Associate

Georgetown, Delaware, United States

Apply Job 78377 Job Category Production Date posted 12/26/2025

The Production Associate, plays a vital role in ensuring product quality and supporting smooth daily operations. In this role, you will demonstrate keen attention to detail, reliability, and a commitment to safety as you manage production tasks that directly impact our standards and product excellence.

• Full Time
• Travel:
  Minimal (if any)

What makes a successful Production Associate at Perdue? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

• Reliable
• Adaptable
• Detail-oriented
• Team Player
• Reliable
• Adaptable
• Detail-oriented
• Team Player

At Perdue, we believe that success starts with our people. Our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters, and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve.

From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive as part of the Perdue family.

The career path depicted below is intended as a potential roadmap, not a fixed journey. This path is designed to inspire you to explore different directions, based on your unique strengths and interests and allowing for personal and professional development. We encourage open conversations about your career goals to ensure that your journey at Perdue aligns with your aspirations.

This production position works in a production area processing poultry products. Requires working with live poultry, raw and/or cooked products. Currently recruiting for day shift, night shift and third shift: live hang, cut rehang, cut up, wings, leg debone, thigh debone, fresh cut, and shipping full time!

• Day Shift 7:30 am-5:00 pm
• Night Shift 2:00 pm-11:00 pm
• Night Shift 5:00 pm-3:00 am
• Third Shift (only available for shipping) 10:00 pm-7:00 am

• Works at various stations along the production line processing poultry food products.
• 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.
• Able to lift comfortably approximately between 40 to 60 pounds.
• Participates in Company and department safety programs.
• High School or equivalent not required but preferred.

• Worked a minimum of 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer within the past 2 years in a comparable field. Experience in poultry processing/manufacturing environment preferred.

Please ensure to include your last seven years of work experience in the application, is required to avoid disqualifications.

When in a plant environment:
Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces. May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 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 dust, feathers and all chemicals used in poultry, 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 may include lifting (up to 50 lbs.), reaching, bending, pushing boxes on conveyor assembly.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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