Chicken Delivery Helper - 1st Shift

Perdue Farms; Salisbury (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Perdue Farms Inc. is seeking a Chicken Delivery Helper on the 1st shift at our Salisbury, MD hatchery. You will assist the delivery driver with loading, transporting, and unloading chicks, helping maintain animal welfare and keep operations on schedule.

The role is onsite at Hatchery #3 in Salisbury. Schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7:30am-5:00pm, with weekends as needed. A competitive benefits package accompanies a piece-rate wage structure.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Reading and writing skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the driver in the loading of chicks onto the Smithway chick transport vehicle.
• Assist with the off-loading of fully loaded pallets from the Smithway, and the reloading of emptied pallets.
• Remove stacked chick boxes from pallets approx. 7 feet high and gently empty the chicks onto the ground.
• Restack empty chick boxes onto pallets and prepare them for return to the hatchery.
• Adhere to all biosecurity and safety requirements.
• Remove bio-security garments and dispose of all refuse at the farm.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Hatchery management.

Skills

Reading and writing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Chicken Delivery Helper - 1st Shift

Salisbury, Michigan, United States Job ID 82115 Job Category Live Production

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.

Be part of a critical team that keeps our hatchery operations running smoothly! As a Chicken Delivery Helper, you’ll play a key role in ensuring chicks reach their destination safely and efficiently. You’ll support the delivery driver in loading, transporting, and unloading chicks with care, helping maintain top-notch animal welfare while keeping operations on track. Every day offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on our poultry program and the start of a healthy flock.

This position is located onsite at our facility Hatchery # 3 in Salisbury, Maryland.

This position is a piece rate position and is paid $0.0234 per mile completed, with average earnings ranging from $15.45 per hour, guaranteed minimum wage laws apply. Annual bonus (variable depending on performance) as well as overtime may be available. In addition to wages, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7:30am-5:00pm

Weekends/Saturdays as business needs dictate.

• Assist the driver in the loading of chicks onto the Smithway chick transport vehicle.
• Assist with the off-loading of fully loaded pallets from the Smithway, and the reloading of emptied pallets.
• Remove stacked chick boxes from pallets approx. 7 feet high and gently empty the chicks onto the ground.
• Restack empty chick boxes onto pallets and prepare them for return to the hatchery.
• Adhere to all biosecurity and safety requirements.
• Remove bio-security garments and dispose of all refuse at the farm.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Hatchery management.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Reading and writing skills are preferred.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Work environment includes, but not limited to, moving in an upright position, and working on a dry, concrete, sawdust and plastic grating surfaces with up to 4 hours in a single interval.
• Must be able to lift, control and carry up to 50 lbs. at distances of up to 200 feet.
• Exposure to temperature ranges from 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• Exposure to airborne chick down, vaccine, disinfectants, and other chemicals used in hatchery & breeder management.
• Bending, twisting, lifting, reaching, sitting and grasping varies in repetitions, distances, degrees, angles, weights, height, intervals of time, objects grasped and body positions depending upon the task being performed.
• Normal exposure to chemicals listed in plant MSDS.

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.