Production- Live Receiving Lead - 1st Shift
BEAVER DAM, KY, US, 42320-9473
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
Join our team as a Live Receiving Lead! We’re looking for dedicated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to upholding the highest standards of quality and safety. As a Production Lead, you’ll play a crucial role in various aspects of the production line processing poultry product.
Purpose:
The purpose of the Trainer/Line Leader is to provide on-the-job training and development for assigned work unit associates to develop the knowledge, understanding, skills, and abilities necessary to perform their position responsibilities, duties, and activities successfully. The Line Leader assists in routine coordination of work unit activities and responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor.
Hours of Operation:
- 5:27AM to 2:00PM
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Access to your pay in advance with PayActiv.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Career advancement opportunities within the organization.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversees work at various stations along the production lines processing poultry food products.
- 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 or equivalent not required but beneficial.
Experience Requirements
- Worked a minimum of 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer within the past 3 years.
- High School diploma or GED with strong reading, writing, and analytical, and communication skills are required.
- Working knowledge and understanding of each position within the work areas and the product flow.
Experience Preferred
Must have lead or supervisory experience in production environment 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.