Equipment Operator

Butler, Georgia, United States

Job 81663

Job Category Live Production

Perdue’s Emerging Brands & Specialty Meats division leverages our core strengths in poultry while specializing in premium pork, beef, lamb, and pet nutrition segments while emphasizing health, sustainability, and convenience. Perdue's Emerging Brands & Specialty Meats 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 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.
That's Perdue.

Keep poultry farm feeding operations running safely and efficiently as an Equipment Operator. In this hands‑on role, you will operate tractors, skid steers, forklifts, and other farm equipment to support daily feeding operations and maintain reliable farm activity. You will also connect and disconnect equipment, complete routine inspections, and report mechanical issues to help keep machinery operating effectively. This role is ideal for a safety‑focused, dependable team member who enjoys working with farm machinery and contributing to the day‑to‑day success of poultry operations.

• Operate tractors, skid steers, and forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Maintain feeding operations using tractors and grain wagons.
• Hook up and disconnect grain carts, bush hogs, rollers, and other equipment as needed.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and report mechanical issues.

• Demonstrate strong reading, writing, math, and analytical skills.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Perform repetitive work for 2 to 4 hours with 4 to 6 repetitions per minute in a single interval.
• Work in a variable temperature and ambient dampness.
• Walk or stand on all types of surfaces.
• Work with exposure to carbon fuel fumes and