Job Information
Perdue Farms, Inc. 2nd Shift Fresh Cut DSI Machine Operator in Georgetown, Delaware
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
This is a promotional position that oversees the production machines of the Multivac area, assisting in the department on the the daily operation and coordination of the the workforce,ensuring a safe and productive work environment. Requires working with raw poultry products. Usually works five to six days a week; hours and overtime vary due to production need, generally 4:30pm - 3:30pm.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs quality and productivity checks and other assignments from Production supervision. Must have the ability to operate multiple systems and equipment within the production areas.
Assists in equipment modifications, sets-ups, inspections, proper operations to insure they can perform required production functions. Weekend work will be required.
Adheres to all safety requirements including PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), preventing, and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures and Process Safety Management related matters.
Maintains clean and safe working environment.
Participates in Company and department safety programs.
Minimum Education
- High School or equivalent not required but preferred.
Experience Requirements
External: worked a minimum of 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer within the past 3 years in a comparable field
Internal: minimum of 6 months in current position, 2 occurrences or less, no active disciplinaries.
Experience Preferred
- Experience in poultry processing/manufacturing environment preferred.
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces. May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity. May handle product 25 degrees 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. Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company. Occasional exposure to carbon dioxide vapors 10ppm 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.
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.