Benefits To Ensure Your Health & Well-Being
At Perdue, there is nothing more important than the safety, security, and well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed to support you and your family physically, personally, and financially. Here’s how:
Physical Well-Being
From medical care to nutritious meals, we’re here to help you and your family stay healthy!
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Medical & Prescription Plan Options
Choose the plan that works best for you. Whether a PPO or HDHP with Health Savings Account (HSA) offering, each option has a large national network of doctors that includes prescription coverage.
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Dental & Vision Options
Keep eyesight sharp and smiles healthy and bright through options with basic or full coverage.
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Onsite Wellness Centers
Get care while at work and getting paid, often at no cost to you.
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Virtual Healthcare
Receive the care you need – whether regular check-ups, medical issues, or even physical therapy – from anywhere.
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On-site Cafeterias
Enjoy budget-friendly options, including freshly prepared meals and healthy snacks.
Personal Well-Being
Your mental health and personal happiness matter! We offer benefits to help you thrive.
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Counseling & Support
Get help for life’s challenges, including up to 6 free sessions with a certified counselor.
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Paid Time Off
Recharge when you need to with paid vacation and sick days plus holidays.
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Family Support
Take advantage of paid parental leave and access to virtual support and resources.
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Education Support
Learn, grow, and further your career with both GED support and college tuition reimbursement.
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Making a Difference
Support your local community while building strong connections with your fellow associates.
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Associate Resource Groups
Collaborate and bond with other associates who share similar interests and experiences.
Financial Well-Being
We want you to feel rewarded for your contributions and secure about your finances—today and tomorrow.
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401(k)
Grow your retirement savings with pre-tax and Roth options along with matching contributions from Perdue.
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Insurance Protection
Enjoy peace of mind with life, accident, and disability coverage.
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Personal Loans
Cover unexpected expenses while building your credit with a low-interest loan that offers a convenient payroll deduction repayment plan.
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Financial Coaching
Feel more in control of your finances with advice on saving, budgeting, and more!
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Voluntary Insurance Benefits
Protect yourself financially in the event of an accident, critical illness, hospitalization, or identity theft. Even options for your pets!
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Spending Accounts
Invest pre-tax dollars to cover out-of-pocket health care costs and dependent care in a flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA), including Perdue contributions to an HSA.
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Competitive Pay and Incentive Bonus Programs
We offer competitive compensation at all levels, for all associates.
Opportunities To Learn And Grow Your Career
We’ve spent decades creating a space where associates can take charge of their future and succeed—whether that means building lasting relationships, growing an incredible career, or making a real impact. Through Perdue Learning University, we offer a wide range of resources and courses onsite and online to help associates at all levels develop their job and leadership skills. Our educational framework fosters a culture of learning, development and career growth. In addition to reinforcing our values and developing leadership behaviors and skills, Perdue Learning University provides functional learning opportunities for learners to master and improve their craft at all levels and in all functions.
Here is an overview of the programs available through Perdue Learning University:
Core Curriculum
- Leadership Align: Supervisors and Superintendents gain insights into effective team management, fostering a culture of feedback, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Leadership Build: Managers and Directors learn to navigate complex challenges, leverage industry trends, and implement best practices.
- Leadership Capitalize: Executive leaders enhance strategic thinking, decision-making, and executive leadership skills, enabling them to drive business growth and innovation.
Functional Academies
- Commercial Academy: This curriculum is designed to cover a wide range of topics, including market analysis, consumer behavior, strategic planning, sales techniques, digital marketing, and brand management.
- Supply Chain & Operation Academy: This targeted training ensures that Supply Chain and Operations Associates are well-prepared to navigate the complexities of the manufacturing and food processing world and contribute to the company's overall success.
- Skill Forge: This skills-based program is designed specifically for Maintenance and Reliability Technicians, offering ongoing opportunities to enhance their expertise and advance their careers.
Enrichment Programs
- Supervisor Certification: This exclusive and highly regarded program is reserved for top-performing supervisors. Participants become better equipped to inspire their teams, optimize operations, and contribute to the company's overall success.
- Leadership Café: These are brief, virtual information sessions designed to support executive leaders. They allow participants to connect with peers and discuss world-class leadership practices.
- Online Learning: Associates can access over 6,000 self-paced courses online, available on demand, to learn a broad variety of skills. This is a source of just-in-time learning content through curated learning paths and the ability to search specific topics.
- Inclusion Training: To strengthen our bonds across Perdue, we’ve developed a course that focuses on intentional inclusion, its relationship to our leadership behaviors, and ways to practice it daily.
- Other Scheduled Training Events and Guest Speakers: Perdue Learning University schedules valuable learning and well-known leadership programs throughout the year to complement and support continuous leadership development.