Production Associate Lead

Overview

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)

• Reliable
• Adaptable
• Detail-oriented
• Team Player

• 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 is running smoothly.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.

Sunday through Thursday, 11:55 pm‑9:00 am

Step into a leadership role that helps drive production excellence. As a Production Associate Lead in Overwrap, 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.

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Must have lead or supervisory experience in production environment preferred.

• Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 °F to 100 °F with both ambient and 100 % humidity.
• May handle product 25 °F to 50 °F.
• 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 10 ppm 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.

• Competitive pay and a flexible benefits plan.
• Comprehensive healthcare options for employees and families.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off for rest and recharge.
• Opportunities for training and growth.

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.