Perdue Farms Jobs

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

To correctly identify and off load all bulk ingredients as they come in and to insure ingredients are correctly routed to their assigned storage bins. Proper documentation, sequencing, and flushing (if necessary), is required on of all incoming ingredients prior to offloading. Documentation Tracking of paperwork, auth#, last load hauled. Follow FSMA, Org and PVP guidelines. Unloading ingredient rail cars.

Shift Hours:

Generally Monday-Friday 9:00a.m to 6:00 pm or as scheduled by management with {2} 15 minute breaks and a 30 minute lunch break. Over time may be scheduled.

Weekends if needed by operations and approved by management.

Compensation:

This position has a base rate of $18.40 per hour, with opportunities for pay premiums, shift differentials and overtime where applicable. Annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

In addition to hourly wages, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vison, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. To unload all bulk and liquid ingredients from trucks and rail cars.

2. To probe or sample all ingredients before unloading

3. Take daily ingredient inventories by measurement of bulk storage bins with measuring tape or electronic laser measurement device.

4. Perform various housekeeping function, including flushing and cleaning of the pit(s)

5. Follow poultry welfare guidelines

6. Capture or key all weights and vendor information to receiving tickets. Maintain receiving log(s) as appropriate

7. Follow all Animal Protein Free (APF), Process Verified (PVP) SOP’s, Organic Policies, FSMA polices

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience Requirements

Worked a minimum of 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer in the past 3 years. Proficient in Microsoft Office to include Excel, Word and Outlook. Ability to perform basic math functions to create accurate reports and maintain inventory levels.

Experience Preferred

Prior mill experience prefered but no experience required.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

1. Position is exposed to environmental temperatures to include extreme cold, heat and humidity.

2. Position works in a dusty and odorous environment associated with feed mill manufacturing.

3. Must be able to navigate uneven terrain.

4. Must be able to climb steps and ladders.

5. Must be able to lift and carry 50lbs.

6. Must wear all personal protective equipment as required by safety programs.

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.