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Perdue Farms, Inc. Area Supervisor in Petaluma, California

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

Come grow with us! Perdue Farms Inc. is seeking an Area Supervisor to be located in beautiful Petaluma, CA. We offer competitive compensation (63K to 95K depending on experience), great benefits, and a team that cares about your career path! The Area Supervisor supervises and manages Flock Advisors, farm workers, contract farms and/or research farm associates. The Area Supervisor also develops and monitors growth, vaccination and feed programs as wells as other various measurements in order to meet company goals and objectives.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Travels to Growout facilities, poultry houses and/or research farms monitoring conditions to ensure bird health.

  • Provides leadership, training and coaching to associates, as well as producers to ensure all company policies and programs are being met.

  • Complies and follows company requirements regarding bio-security, food safety and poultry welfare programs and policies at all times.

  • When managing a research farm, coordinates all resources necessary to conduct research trials including chicks, feed, fuel, litter, labor, live haul, processing and yield.

  • Generates and maintains all records according to specific trial protocols and implements programs to ensure accuracy of all research data.

  • Reviews data for inaccuracies and implements corrective actions.

  • Establishes operating procedures designed to minimize bird stress and to optimize the quality of the research data in order to distinguish differences between experimental treatments.

  • Ensures a safe working environment for associates working on the site.

Minimum Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma (BS in Animal Science or related preferred).

  • 0-3 years experience

  • Good communication, reading, math, and analytical skills required.

  • Must have a valid driver’s license.

  • Should be computer literate with skills in Microsoft.

  • Must be able to communicate with all levels of the organization.

  • Must be able to travel to other facilities and plant locations.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

  • Must be physically able to work in all locations including hatcheries, feed mills, chicken houses and processing plants.

  • Exposure to seasonal weather conditions as well as significant amount of airborne dust and feathers.

  • Exposure to wet and moist floors including metal and plastic grating surfaces.

  • Exposure to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with 100%humidity.

  • May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

  • May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db. to 110db.

  • May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility.

  • Must wear protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.

  • Exposure to chicken manure and associated odors, including ammonia, especially in production houses.

  • Required to perform moderate physical exertion to include pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 75 lbs.

  • Must be able to climb to a height of 30' as well as significant amount of bending, lifting and stooping.

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.

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