Production Associate

Company: Perdue Farms
Location: Vallejo
Posted on: March 14, 2020

Job Description:

Production Associate
FULL-TIME
$15.30/hr

Starting hourly wage for this position is between $14.00 - $14.30/hour depending on specific role and shift. This production position works in a production area processing poultry products. Requires working with live poultry, raw and/or cooked products. Typical assignments may include live hang, debone, cut up, evisceration, marination, stack off, Multivac, overwrap and/or sanitation. Usually works five to six days a week; overtime may be required based on production needs.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Works at various stations along the production line processing poultry food products.
- Adheres 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.
- Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
- Participates in Company and department safety programs.

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.

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. REM-03 WS-03

Schedule

Shift start: 2:30AM or 3:00AM or 6:00AM or 6:30AM
Shift length: 9 -10 hours
Monday - Friday, occasional Saturdays required

Benefits

--- Health, dental, vision insurance - available after 60 days
--- Paid time off
--- 401(k) plan

Qualifications

--- Must pass drug screen
--- Can lift 50 lbs
--- Must be at least 18+ years old
High School or equivalent not required but beneficial.
A minimum of 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer within the past 3 years.
Experience in poultry processing/manufacturing environment preferred.

About Perdue Farms

Perdue Farms is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for everyone they touch through innovative food and agricultural products. Since their beginning on Arthur Perdue's farm in 1920, to their expansion into agribusiness and the introduction of the PERDUE-- brand of chicken and turkey under Frank Perdue. Continuing with their third generation of leadership with Chairman Jim Perdue, they've remained family-owned and family operated. They are working to become the most-trusted name in food and agricultural products.

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