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.SummaryTo assist the department supervisor in the daily operations coordinating the workforce and ensuring a safe and productive work environment. Hours are generally 5:00a-2:00p.This is a promotional position that overseas the production lines and areas in the processing poultry products. Requires working with live poultry, raw and/or cooked products.Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
To perform all positions within the department as outlined in the job description in order to relieve associates as necessary.
To direct the workforce within the department in order to ensure all positions are filled according to daily production needs and standards.
To coordinate the rotation schedule every two hours to meet OSHA safety requirements and to ensure that all Perdue safety policies are adhered to.
Take an active role in training new hires in order, that they meet departmental job requirements and are working as a team to meet departmental goals.
Minimum EducationHigh School or equivalent not required but beneficial.Experience RequirementsLooking for at least 6 months of leadership experience.Experience PreferredMust have lead or supervisory experience in production environment preferred.Environmental Factors and Physical RequirementsWhen 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.