Perdue 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.

Summary

Keep production running safely and smoothly in our Thigh department. As a Utility associate, you will set up the room, provide knives, keep floors and work areas clean, and relieve associates while rotating to other positions to meet ergonomic needs. Reporting to the Thigh Supervisor, you will support your teammates on the line and help maintain the cleanliness, product handling, and tagging standards that keep operations on track. This role is ideal for a dependable, team-oriented associate who takes pride in supporting coworkers and thrives in a hands-on, physically active production environment.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00am-5:00pm

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Travel a continuous distance of 500’ on a wet, slick, concrete surface.
• Climb stairs and lift and carry up to 150 pounds with assistance to dump barrels.
• Reach up to 20’ to clean the leg processor or place rolls of bags on the bag holder.
• Push and pull tanks, vats, and barrels weighing up to 300 pounds to bring rework from the boning department and from the end of the line to the tank or combo where rework is placed.
• Clean the room throughout the day, carrying 1-30 pounds of contaminated product at a time to the salvage station.
• Wash down with a high-pressure water hose.
• Get new knives when needed.
• Relieve 1-24 associates for each 2-hour interval.
• Ensure all containers of edible product are properly tagged with kill date and product identification.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Strong reading, communication, math, writing, and analytical skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Work in temperatures of 25°-55°F with a noise level of 91.3 dB and a visual light intensity of 30-200 foot-candles.
• Reach 20”, carry 150 pounds, and push up to 300 pounds for a 2-hour single interval with a normal duration of 4 hours per shift.
• Exposure includes chlorine up to 5 ppm, CO2 at 0.1-0.5 ppm, Ferguson at 1 part to 12 parts water, and ammonia in ceiling pipes.
• Personal protective equipment is required.

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.