Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.

Summary

The overall purpose of this position is to assist supervisors to ensure that production within WPL meets all SOP’s and quality standards. Oversees work at various stations along the production lines. Usually works 4 days a week, Hours of Work: Generally Wed – Sat 6:15 AM to 5:30 PM, or until production is complete; overtime may be required based on production needs.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Oversee the start-up of WPL lines, confirm lines and paperwork ready for production to start on time.

Provide breaks for associates when needed, fills in at all positions to maintain production. 

Maintain daily reports to include but not limited to; line starvation report, downtime report, line efficiency report.

Continually verify line information from production checklist. 

Keep supervisor informed of line status. Notifies supervisor of any issues that may develop on the line which may inhibit production or affect the quality of product. 

Able to change labels and make minor adjustments in line settings. Perform minor maintenance repairs and PM’s.

Maintain a safe and clean work area, includes the cleaning of production lines.  Follow all safety guidelines within the facility

Hold informational meetings for associates.  Participate in skill enhancement programs. Learn general clerical duties and fill in as needed.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management. 

Minimum Education

High School or equivalent not required but beneficial.

Experience Requirements

Worked a minimum of 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer within the past 3 years. 

  Experience Preferred

Must have lead or supervisory experience in production environment preferred.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Work in a plant environment

Work in temperatures consistently between 45 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit with high ambient humidity.

May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.

Lifting at waist level and some bending.

Handling products between 1-10 lbs when feeding and packing trays.

Work may include lifting (up to 80 lbs), reaching, bending, pushing boxes on conveyor assembly.

May be exposed to all chemicals used in facility.

Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.

Must be able to work in confined and or permit required confined spaces and heights.

Must be able to work on and or around operating equipment.

Lifting and sliding 35-80 lbs.

Continual standing during shifts.

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.