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.
SummaryJoin our team as a Production Associate! We're looking for dedicated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to upholding the highest standards of quality and safety. As a Pasturebird Production Associate, you'll play a crucial role in various aspects on a Chicken Farm. The purpose of this position is to take care of live chickens and properly place them in chicken houses at a specified rate. Individuals will also be required to assist in preparing houses for bird placement, picking up daily mortality, keeping farm/chicken houses clean, adjusting water and feedlines.
Benefits: - Comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Access to your pay in advance with PayActiv.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Career advancement opportunities within the organization.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities - Catch 3 to 4 chickens in each hand.
- Place 20 to 25 chickens per minute in a draw.
- Place chickens in draw without harming the chickens.
- Place 10 to 12 chickens in each module.
- Assist in Pasturebird house construction and other on-site general construction projects.
- Ability to use power tools.
- Must be able to operate a fork- lift.
- Adhere to all safety requirements including PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures and Process Safety Management
Minimum Education - High School or equivalent not required but preferred.
Experience RequirementsExperience Preferred - Prior wotk on a Chicken Farm
- Prior experience catching Live Chickens
Environmental Factors and Physical RequirementsWhen in a plant environment:
- Ability to tolerate exposure to wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
- Ability to stand for an extended period and perform repetitive tasks.
- Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs by reaching, bending, and pushing boxes.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection as required.
- May work in an environment with varying temperatures between 28 degrees and 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
- May handle product varying in temperatures between 25 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 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.
- Occasional exposure to carbon dioxide vapors 10ppm and chlorine less than 20 ppm.
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.