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

Maintain, service, and perform repairs on equipment in order to ensure proper operation of production equipment and electrical systems.

This position has a target wage of $24.52 per hour with negotiated increases and is eligible for comprehensive benefits.

Schedule: 8:00 PM - 6:30 AM Monday - Friday with occasional Saturdays

Benefits

Perdue offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group insurance, short and long-term disability protection, and flexible spending account. Perdue also offers a 401(k) savings plan with company match.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and understand manufacturers' equipment manuals, preventative (PM) task sheets, and safety policies

• Perform equipment adjustments and repairs, preventative maintenance, and emergency breakdown repairs

• Perform specific duties during both production and non-production hours in a timely manner with OSHA Lockout/Tagout and Company safety regulations

• Monitor performance of equipment and inform maintenance and production supervisors of potential issues

• Maintain log books by applying math skills through the equipment PM stages in order to calibrate machinery to performance standards

• Provide "hands on" training and direction to lower level mechanics and techs in properly servicing, repairing and maintaining the equipment operated by the Company

• Adhere to all safety rules including PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures and process Safety Management related matters

Minimum Education

• High School or equivalent

Experience Requirements

• 2 - 4 years of experience in maintenance

• Reading, writing, and analytical skills are required

• Must have all personal tools at all times and be able to use and operate hand tools and industrial shop equipment

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• Position is active. On the plant floor activities such as troubleshooting and re-design of existing systems are routine

• May need to move equipment occasionally

• May need to access files, supplies, and equipment

• Position requires an associate to have the ability to move throughout the complex and all facilities

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection as required

• When in a plant environment:

• Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces

• Exposure to extreme temperatures (28 - 100 degrees Fahrenheit)

• Humidity (0-100%)

• May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Noise (50db. - 110db.)

• May be exposed to dust, feathers, and all chemicals used in a poultry processing facility

• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company

• Able to stand for several hours

• Work may include lifting (up to 50lbs), 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.