Feed Quality & Operational Excellence Technician

Perdue Farms; Hurlock (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Perdue Foods is seeking a Feed Quality and Operational Excellence Technician in Hurlock, Maryland. The role focuses on driving quality, consistency, and continuous improvement across feed manufacturing, collaborating with mill teams, nutritionists, veterinarians, and labs to deliver safe, high-quality feed while optimizing efficiency.

The position supports regulatory compliance (FDA/USDA/FSMA) and 5S/6S initiatives, with a schedule of 6:00am–3:00pm, Monday–Friday, and a wage target of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong reading, writing, math and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate feed manufacturing quality parameters such as particle size, pellet durability, fines, moisture, and ingredient quality.
• Identify and implement improvements to meet or exceed quality standards and specs.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, FSMA and company policies (cGMPs, PVP).
• Develop proficiency in all feed mill operations including receiving, batching, pelleting, and loadout.
• Support 5S/6S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to communicate quality expectations and drive consistent results.
• Maintain documentation, reporting, and audit readiness for quality and compliance programs.
• Participate in daily operations to support safe, efficient production.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Perdue Foods is seeking a Feed Quality and Operational Excellence Technician in Hurlock, Maryland. The role focuses on driving quality, consistency, and continuous improvement across feed manufacturing, collaborating with mill teams, nutritionists, veterinarians, and labs to deliver safe, high-quality feed while optimizing efficiency.

The position supports regulatory compliance (FDA/USDA/FSMA) and 5S/6S initiatives, with a schedule of 6:00am–3:00pm, Monday–Friday, and a wage target of