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 Maintain and repair Hatchery equipment, loading of incubators at required times. Must not have exposure to poultry or birds outside of work.
This position has a target wage of $18.05 - $20.00
Shift: Sunday – Thursday 7:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Benefits Perdue offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short and long-term disability protection, and flexible spending accounts. Perdue also offers a 401(k) savings plan with company match.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities On call for Hatchery alarms Load incubators with eggs at scheduled times directed by management Read, interpret, and understand manufacturers' equipment manuals, preventative maintenance (PM) task sheet, and safety policies Perform equipment adjustments and repairs, preventative maintenance, and emergency breakdowns Perform specific duties during both production and non-production hours in a timely manner adhering to OSHA Lockout/Tagout and Company safety regulations Monitor performance of equipment and inform maintenance and production supervisor of potential issues Maintain log books by applying math skills through the equipment PM stages in order to calibrate machinery to performance standard Adhere to all safety rules including PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures and Process Safety Management related matters Must not have exposure to Poultry or birds outside of work Minimum Education High School or equivalent Experience Requirements 0-2 years Reading, writing, and analytical skills are required Must have a valid driver's license Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements Position is active with routine on the floor activities such as troubleshooting and re-design of existing systems Must be able to obtain company certification for use of pallet jack, scissor lift, and forklift May need to access files, supplies, and equipment Exposure to temperatures ranging from 55- 105 degrees Humidity up to 100% Work in wet, damp, dusty (chicken down) environment Occasional exposure to outside ambient temperatures Exposed to chemicals and vaccines to be covered in SDS training and hazardous communications Must use personal protective equipment as required for the job as described by company 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.
