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Perdue Farms, Inc. Receiving Operator - Live Operations in Nashville, North Carolina
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
Unloads into proper storage area all bulk, liquid and micro ingredients from trucks and rail cars.
Samples all ingredients before unloading.
Checks and verifies lot numbers on micro ingredients before unloading.
Keeps related areas clean at all times.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Makes sure trucks are weighed in before unloading and weighed out prior to releasing; record receiving on appropriate forms, ensuring samples are pulled off each ingredient and properly labeled.
Inspects all incoming loads of ingredients to determine if company standards are met as well as facilitate unloading by occasionally using a 15 1b. sledge hammer to remove ingredients.
Makes inventory checks on all raw materials bins to be reported to, appropriate supervisor.
Directs all raw material to proper bins/tanks according to assigned receptacle.
Sweeps and shovels receiving area between deliveries-to maintain. cleanliness and to avoid ingredient contamination.
Assists with general mill housekeeping when time permits or assigned by Mill Manager.
Manually operates rail car pullers in a safe manner.
Assists in loading of feed trucks and feed manufacturing when needed.
Minimum Education
High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience Requirements
- Reading, writing, and math skills.
Experience Preferred
Mechanical background
Ability to operate forklift
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
Must be able to swing 15 lb sledgehammer.
Exposed to all seasonal weather conditions.
Ability to work in significant amounts of air borne dust and sustained noise levels > 85 db.
Must wear personal protective equipment.
Must be able to climb heights to 120 feet.
Must use required protection when maneuvering on feed truck & rail cars.
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.