Feed Mill Worker Job at Perdue Farms
Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into it's 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
Unloads bulk, liquid and micro ingredients from trucks and rail cars into proper storage area. Samples all ingredients before unloading. Checks and verifies lot numbers on micro ingredients before unloading. Keeps related areas clean at all times.
This position has a target wage of $20-$22 per hour
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.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Make sure trucks are weighed in before unloading and weighed out prior to releasing
- Record receiving on appropriate forms
- Ensure samples are pulled off each ingredient and properly labeled
- Inspect all incoming loads of ingredients to determine if company standards are met
- Facilitate unloading by occasionally using a 15 1b. sledgehammer to remove ingredients
- Make inventory checks on all raw materials bins to be reported to appropriate supervisor
- Direct all raw material to proper bins/tanks according to assigned receipt
- Sweep and shovel receiving area between deliveries-to maintain cleanliness and to avoid ingredient contamination
- Assist with general mill housekeeping when time permits or assigned by Mill Manager
- Manually operate rail car pullers in a safe manner
- Assist in loading of feed trucks and feed manufacturing when needed
Minimum Education
High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience Requirements
Reading, writing and math skills.
Experience Preferred
Mechanical background; ability to operator forklift
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
- Exposed to all seasonal weather conditions
- Significant amounts of air borne dust
- Sustained noise levels > 85 db.
- Must be able to swing 15 lb. sledgehammer
- Must wear personal protective equipment
- Must be able to climb heights to 120 feet
- Must be able to operate a forklift
- Must use required protection when maneuvering on feed truck & rail cars
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.
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