Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into it's 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

Sets up, monitors, adjusts, and performs routine service to production equipment and processes to maintain Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) standards.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Sets-up, operates, inspects, changes over and tears down assigned equipment / related components for proper operation.
• Performs Quality / Productivity checks and other assignments from Production supervision.  Must have the ability to operate multiple systems and equipment within the production areas.
• Assists in equipment modifications or rebuilds to insure they are capable of performing required production functions. Weekend work will be required.
• Performs specified preventive maintenance as required; lubricating, cleaning and measurements. Perform any minor repairs or part replacements requiring items such as consumable parts found during PM task or production runs.
• Reports equipment issues or problems found during production runs or PM task to management. Creates Service Request for maintenance repairs.
• Adheres to all safety requirements. Trains other production associates and Process Technicians as needed.
• Assists in CI projects, Maintenance repairs and activities.

Minimum Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience Requirements

• Read/write English, math, and analytical skills

Experience Preferred

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• 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.

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.