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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

This position will be responsible for performing quality control checks and maintaining the quality control program at the hatchery facility.

This position has a target wage of $18.05 - $22.00 per hour and is eligible for comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

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

$3,000 Retention Payout

• $600 @ 30 days

• $600 @ 60 days

• $600 @ 90 days

• $1,200 @ 6 months

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform process audits that include, but are not limited to, Inovo vaccination, box counts, vaccine preparation, hatchery BMP, and poultry welfare

• Perform routine temperature checks on incubation equipment as scheduled

• Conduct routine moisture loss surveys and residue breakout analysis as scheduled

• Train as a backup vaccine mixer for both chick processing and transfer crew

• Monitor chemical use, facility bio-security, and facility sanitation both visually and by plating on a daily, weekly, and monthly schedule

• Fill chemical barrels, fog the facility, and fill in on the line as needed

• General housekeeping of all areas of the hatchery

• Must not have exposure to poultry outside of work

• Comply and follow company requirements regarding bio-security, food safety, and poultry welfare programs and policies at all times

• Maintain a safe work environment

• 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 diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience Requirements

• Reading and writing skills required

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift egg cases weighing up to 50 pounds

• Exposed to temperatures ranging from 60 - 105 degrees

• Humidity up to 100%

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

• Work in a wet, damp, dusty (chick down) environment

• Must be able to bend and reach 5” from floor to 6’ in height

• Ability to stand in one position for up to 2.5 hours

• Exposure to chemicals and vaccines used in a Hatchery Process

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

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.