Production Associate - 1st Shift (Concord, NC, US, 28025)
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
The General Laborer is responsible for working on the production line processing premium protein products in our further-processing, cooked facility. This position typically works five or six days a week. Overtime may be required based on production needs. Weekend work is required.
- COMPETITIVE PAY & OVERTIME
- EXCELLENT BENEFITS & 401K OPTIONS
- PAID HOLIDAYS & VACATION
- COMPANY STORE WITH DISCOUNTED FOOD PRODUCTS
- FREE HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA PROGRAM
- PAID HOLIDAYS & VACATION
- ONSITE WELLNESS CENTER / VISIT THE DOCTOR WITH NO CO-PAY
- FREE WIFI IN BREAK ROOMS
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- The General Laborer will work at various stations on the production line processing premium protein food products.
- Typical position assignments may include placing raw materials on production lines, marination, breading, palletizing, packing, and sanitation.
- General Laborers must adhere to all safety requirements including PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures, and Process Safety Management related matters.
- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment is required.
- Participation in Company and department safety programs is also required.
Minimum Education
High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
Shift / Hours
- Second shift positions start in between 2:20 pm and 4:20 pm daily until 12:30am to 3:30am
- Scheduling Requirements: Flexibility, reliability, and the ability to work full-time and on weekends.
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 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 a 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.