Offal Operator- 3rd shift

Offal Operator

Play a critical role in keeping our operations running efficiently, safely, and in compliance as an Offal Operator. In this hands-on position, you will help maintain the performance of offal and wastewater systems, ensuring the proper handling and loading of offal and feather products while supporting environmental compliance standards. You will operate and monitor equipment, perform preventative maintenance, maintain accurate documentation, and contribute to a clean, safe work environment.

This role is ideal for a dependable, mechanically inclined individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced production setting, takes pride in operational excellence, and is committed to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Schedule:

3rd shift: 11pm-7:30am Monday night-Thursday night, Sunday night is 7:30pm-7:30am

• Load offal and feather trailers to achieve greater than 40,000 lbs per trailer.
• Pump each tank to maintain less than 3% blood content.
• Drain trailers properly to maintain less than 2% free water.
• Maintain operation of system equipment during assigned shifts.
• Clean and wash Offal and Wastewater areas to maintain sanitation standards.
• Work safely with cleaning chemicals and wastewater treatment chemicals.
• Assist wastewater operator in maintaining proper effluent compliance.
• Perform maintenance and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Maintain daily paperwork and documentation.
• Coordinate with rendering contractor to schedule loads when needed.
• Operate jockey truck and over-the-road tractor.
• Follow all safety procedures, including use of personal protective equipment, reporting unsafe conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures, and Process Safety Management protocols.
• Notify Lead Operator or Environmental Manager of mechanical, electrical, operational, environmental, or safety concerns.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Strong reading, writing, math, and analytical skills.
• 1 year of related experience.

• Maintenance and preventive maintenance experience.

• Work in temperatures ranging from below 32°F to above 75°F.
• Work in wet, greasy, and damp environments.
• Exposure to chlorinated water, caustic detergents, and lubricating oils.
• Exposure to noise levels between 90–94.9 dB.
• Use tools such as knives, scissors, clippers, sharpening steel, shovels, and mechanic hand tools.
• Operate equipment includes welders, cutting torches, grinders, power jacks, forklifts, and trucks/tractors.
• Wear personal protective equipment including hearing protection, eye protection, gloves, hardhat, apron, lab coat, and face shield.
• Walk and stand for extended periods, including walking distances greater than 100 feet continuously.
• Lift up to 40–60 lbs repeatedly from floor level to 2–3 feet.
• Perform bending, twisting, and grasping motions frequently.

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