2nd Shift Sprinter Line Lead

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

The Gainesville, GA production facility is a fully-cooked, ready-to-eat, further processing facility within the Premium Prepared Foods division (no birds). We create products for consumers, retailers, and foodservice customers around the globe.

 

This position oversees the Sprinter pack out line.  Requires working fully cooked products. Usually works five to six days a week; overtime may be required based on production needs. Usually works five to six days a week; overtime may be required based on production needs.

 

We offer:

• Competitive Pay & Overtime
• Attendance Bonus
• Excellent Benefits & 401k Options
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• PayActiv (ACCESS PAY BEFORE PAYDAY) Receive instant access to your earned wages and greater flexibility to pay your bills on your schedule and more!

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversees pack out line process.
• Adheres to all safety requirements including PPE, preventing, and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures, and Process Safety Management related matters.
• Ensures that the qualities of the products are being met according to the product specification of QA and USDA.
• Ensures that all equipment throughout the departments are running smoothly.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience Requirements

• Worked a minimum of 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer within the past 3 years.
• Knowledge of Lock Out/Tag Out.
• Pallet Jack Experience and RF Scanner Experience is a plus.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

When 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.

Experience Preferred

Experience in poultry processing/manufacturing environment preferred.

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.