Production Associate Lead- 1st Shift

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. A successful candidate will collaborate with team members to monitor quality, maintain efficiency, and follow safety protocols that protect both the associate and team members.

A high level of performance in this role is defined by your dedication to consistency, plus the ability to exceed production benchmarks, all of which offer you a path to grow within Perdue's supportive and development-focused culture.

• 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

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.

Georgetown, Delaware, United States

Job

Job Category Production

Date posted 08/29/2026

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and food service customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and 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.

This position is located in the Leg Debone deparment. Step into a leadership role that helps drive production excellence. As a Production Associate Lead, you will oversee daily operations across assigned production lines and processing areas while supporting sanitation standards and safe food handling practices. You will guide and support team members working with raw and cooked poultry products, helping ensure quality, efficiency, and a safe work environment.

Current assignments may include leading operations within Tenders, Big Bird, and Shipping departments. This role is ideal for motivated associates who enjoy leading teams, maintaining high standards, and making a direct impact on production success.

Schedule
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Monday through Friday, 7:45 am- 5:10 pm, with weekend work as required based on department schedules and production needs.

• 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…