Production Associate Lead

Production Associate Lead

Petaluma, California, United States

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.

• Reliable
• Adaptable
• Detail-oriented
• Team Player

• Oversee work at various stations along the production lines processing poultry food products.
• Guide and support team members working with raw and cooked poultry products, ensuring quality, efficiency, and a safe work environment.
• Ensure that the qualities of the products are being met according to the product specification of QA and USDA.
• Ensure that all equipment throughout the departments is running smoothly.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Adhere to all safety requirements including PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout‑Tagout procedures, and Process Safety Management related matters.

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-8:30pm

• Minimum Education:
  
  High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Experience:
  
  Lead or supervisory experience in production environment.

• 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 at 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 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.

This position has a base rate of $27.10 per hour with opportunities for pay premiums, shift differentials and overtime where applicable. Annual bonus available (variable depending on performance). In addition to hourly wages, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

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.