Process Technician

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.SummaryThis position is responsible for operating the equipment, and Clean, lube, inspect, adjust, and perform PMs on higher-complexity equipment and/or multiple machines. First line of defense with troubleshooting. Train other PTs. Participate in rebuilds and in the installation of new equipmentPrincipal and Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesDemonstrate excellent attendance and punctuality.Set-up and Inspect Equipment and related components for proper operation. Prepare equipment for sanitation.Perform specific duties during production hours such as lubrication, cleaning, changeovers, adjustments, blade replacement, etc.Perform preventative maintenance and replace “in kind” parts on weekends. Assist in equipment modifications or rebuilds to insure they are capable of performing required production functions.Maintain work and production area during production and on weekends as needed.Adhere to all safety requirements including PPE; preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout- Tag out procedures and Process Safety Management related matters. Follow instructions given by Team Leader.Minimum EducationHigh School or equivalent not required but beneficial.Experience RequirementsAt least 18 years of age. Legally authorized to work in the United States. Strong work history, worked for one employer for at least 6 months in the past three years. Willing and able to stand for several hours. Lifting up to 50 lbs. Willing and able to work in wet and extreme cold and hot conditions. Willing and able to work around dust, feathers, animals, and various cleaning chemicals.Experience PreferredExcellent work history, worked for one employer for more than 6 months in the past three years. Previous manufacturing, production, especially food production experience. Process Tech Certification.Environmental Factors and Physical RequirementsAbility to work for 8 hours or more in a stationary position or travel on a wet, moist, dry, greasy, floors which may include medal or plastic grating surfaces with up to 4 hours in a single interval. Ability to work from various types of ladders and/or stairs. Exposure to and work in temperatures of less than -40 degrees and 75 degrees with ambient humidity. Noise exposure of 110 db, and light intensity range of 50 to 100 foot candles. Bending, twisting, lifting up to 50 lbs, reaching, sitting, and grasping varies in repetitions, distance, degrees, angle, weight, heights, longest interval of time, objects grasped, and body positions depending upon the maintenance task required. Exposure to chlorinated water (50 ppm, Ammonia vapors ) 5 ppm, dry ice, caustic detergents, lubricating oils, hydraulic oils, and other chemicals found in a poultry processing plant. Must use and / or wear protective and safety equipment required for the jobPerdue 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.