Production Associate Premium- Shipping Lead (3rd-Shift)
Milford, Delaware
Overview
The Production Associate, plays a vital role in ensuring product quality and supporting smooth daily operations. In this role, you will demonstrate keen attention to detail, reliability, and a commitment to safety as you manage production tasks that directly impact our standards and product excellence.
A successful candidate will collaborate with team members to monitor quality, maintain efficiency, and follow safety protocols that protect both the associate and team members. A high level of performance in this role is defined by your dedication to consistency, plus the ability to exceed production benchmarks, all of which offer you a path to grow within Perdue's supportive and development-focused culture.
- Full Time
- Travel: Minimal (if any)
- Level: Tmp.Platform.Core.Model.Job.Job
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Success Profile
What makes a successful Production Associate at Perdue? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Reliable
- Adaptable
- Detail-oriented
- Team Player
- Efficient
- Safety-conscious
- Reliable
- Adaptable
- Detail-oriented
- Team Player
- Efficient
- Safety-conscious
Culture & Values
At Perdue, we believe that success starts with our people. Our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters, and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive as part of the Perdue family.
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production associate career path
The career path depicted below is intended as a potential roadmap, not a fixed journey. This path is designed to inspire you to explore different directions, based on your unique strengths and interests and allowing for personal and professional development. We encourage open conversations about your career goals to ensure that your journey at Perdue aligns with your aspirations.
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Production Associate Premium- Shipping Lead (3rd-Shift)
Milford, Delaware, United States Job ID 77395 Job Category Production Date posted 08/28/2025Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.
The overall purpose of this position is to load customers' orders by product and date on correct trailers.
- Check product codes and dates, as well as case counts per item.
- Check order and trailer numbers.
- Distribute weight equally over trailer length.
- Check load sequence
- 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 clean and safe working environment.
- Participates in Company and department safety programs.
- High School or equivalent not required but beneficial.
- Experience in poultry processing/manufacturing environment preferred.
- Experience in a shipping environment preferred.
- Ability to work for 8 hours or more in a stationary position or travel on a wet, moist, dry, greasy floors which may include metal or plastic grating surfaces with up to 4 hours in a single interval.
- Ability to work from various types of ladders and/or stairs.
- Exposure to and work in temperatures of less than -40 degrees and 75 degrees with ambient humidity. Noise exposure of 110 db, and light intensity range of 50 to 100 foot candles.
- Bending, twisting, lifting up to 50 lbs, reaching, sitting, and grasping varies in repetitions, distance, degrees, angle, weight, heights, longest interval of time, objects grasped, and body positions depending upon the maintenance task required. Exposure to chlorinated water (50 ppm, ammonia vapors ) 5 ppm, dry ice, caustic detergents, lubricating oils, hydraulic oils, and other chemicals found in a poultry processing plant.
- Must use and / or wear protective and safety equipment required for the job.
Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Benefits and Well-Being
Competitive pay and a flexible benefits plan! We have an award-winning approach to associate health, wellness and safety and a flexible benefits plan that lets you match your coverage to your changing needs. We’ll reward you for your accomplishments, and help you reach your goals.
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Healthcare
Comprehensive healthcare options for employees and families.
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Retirement Savings
401(k) plan with company match.
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Paid Time Off
Paid time off for rest and recharge.
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Career Development
Opportunities for training and growth.
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Safety Equipment Provided
Safety gear and protocols ensured.
What I appreciate most about Perdue is the company's focus on safety and the sense of community among my colleagues. They really emphasize that every associate should go home safe and healthy each day, and you see that commitment in the daily safety huddles and inspections. It makes a difference knowing they care about us, and that teamwork makes the challenging work feel more manageable.