Recycle Operator/ 2nd Shift

Date: Mar 24, 2025

Location:

Lewiston, NC, US, 27849

Req ID: 75956

Job Function: Production

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 Production Associate! 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.

Shift(s) Generally 6:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. 1st shift or 4:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. 2nd shift as scheduled by management with two 15-minute rest periods daily and a 30-minute lunch period approximately mid-shift

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

Inform and train plant associates in the proper segregation of recyclable materials and waste byproducts.
Maintain a clean work environment and the facility neat.
Monitor containers and their fill capacities.
Maintain accurate records of incoming materials from the processing plant and outlying facilities.
Monitor rendering trailers and contact the rendering plant when full.
Job requirements may dictate earlier and/or later starting and quitting times.

Minimum Education

High School or equivalent not required but preferred.
Reading, writing, and analytical skills.

Experience Preferred

Experience in protein processing/manufacturing preferred.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Work environment includes, but not limited to, a normal office environment as well as climate extremes found in a poultry processing operation, a recycling center, and the outdoors during the four seasons.
Requires the ability to climb ladders.
Exposure to temperature ranges of 40o to >110oC with ambient humidity. Bending, twisting, lifting, reaching, sitting, and grasping varies in repetitions, distances, degrees, angles, weights, heights, interval of time, object grasped, and body positions depending upon the task being performed.
Exposure to all chemicals found in the wastewater treatment facility and poultry processing plant.
Must wear and/or use protective and safety equipment required for the job.

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.