Growout Clerk

Perdue Farms; Bridgeville (DE); On-site; USD 41,600 - 62,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

401(k) with employer match after 1year

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Perdue Farms in Bridgeville, Delaware, is seeking a Growout Clerk to provide accurate administrative support for the Growout Department. You will prepare reports, enter and update data in M-Tech, maintain records, and help drive operational performance in a fast-paced agricultural operation.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to manage files, and strong organizational skills. Working Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with benefits including medical, 401(k), dental, vision, life

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience.
• Strong reading, writing, math and analytic skills.
• Business classes and/or schooling in office administration and computers are desired.
• Must be able to type 60 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all files and keep up to date all files essential to Growout operations.
• Generate reports from M-Tech (e.g., mortality, ADG, DDW, ammonia, fuel usage).
• Create a weekly placement schedule in M-Tech to meet orders and contracts.
• Serve as liaison between producers, suppliers and Growout Manager.
• Support special projects and manage data for management reports.
• Ensure timely submission of M-Tech data and accuracy of farm records.

Skills

Typing 60 wpm

Reading & writing

Math skills

Analytical thinking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lotus 1-2-3

WordPerfect

Microsoft Office

Windows

Job description

Growout Clerk

Bridgeville, Delaware, United States

Job ID 80651 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.

Summary

Support the success of our Growout operations by delivering accurate, organized, and timely administrative support that keeps the department running smoothly. As a Growout Clerk, you will prepare reports, enter and update statistical data, and maintain essential records that help drive informed decisions across the team. Your attention to detail and ability to manage information efficiently will directly contribute to operational performance and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, values organization and accuracy, and takes pride in supporting a fast paced agricultural operation.

Compensation

This position has a target wage of $20.00 - $30.00 perhour, basedshift,experienceand qualificationswith annual bonusavailable(variable dependingon performance).Overtime may be available.

In addition to hourly wages, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx,401(k)with employer match after 1year, criticalillness, 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 through Friday, 8:0am-5:00pm

• Maintain all files and keep up to date all files essential to operations of the Growout Department.
• Generate reports from M-Tech including but not limited to 7-to-14-day mortality report, Average Daily Gain (ADG), DDW, ammonia report, fuel usage, route specific reporting, and housing specific reporting.
• Generate a placement schedule each week that meets necessary orders and contract obligations. Placement schedule should be generated and maintained through M-Tech.
• Serve as major liaison between producers, suppliers and Growout Manager.
• Work on all special projects and reports needed by management, including coordinating showings to farms, collection of fat samples, vehicle title and tags.
• Ensure that all M-Tech data is submitted on a timely basis, and that farm information is kept up to date at both the house and farm level.
• Work with sales on movement schedule requirements as far as meeting sales projections and ensure that weekly kill needs are met.
• Maintain weekly graphs in areas of importance to the Growout Department.
• Keep accurate records of medication inventory and distribution of inventory.
• Answer the telephone in a professional and business-like manner using proper telephone etiquette and direct the call to the appropriate individual.
• Greeting all visitors in a professional and business-like manner and offer assistance.
• If unable to personally assist, escort the visitor to the individual having such knowledge and authority.
• Keep producer files up to date.
• Maintain all square footage reports correctly and keep current with corporate reports and layouts.
• Adhere to all safety requirements including PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures and Process safety Management related matters.
• Generate a placement schedule each week that meets necessary orders and contract obligations. Placement schedule should be generated and maintained through M-Tech.
• Maintain both a short- and long-range projected schedule on M-Tech and update as needed.
• Call producers with both placement and movement times and document that these have been given.
• Order shavings as needed for farms and ensure that the cleanout program is being followed.
• Pay all bills in a timely manner to ensure that none are late.
• Cross train in both the hatchery and live haul.
• Become proficient at these jobs in order that you can help if needed in these departments.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience.
• Strong reading, writing, math and analytic skills.
• Business classes and/or schooling in office administration and computers are desired.
• Lotus 1-2-3 intermediate level, Word Perfect, Microsoft Office and Windows.
• Must be able to type 60 wpm

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Climate controlled office environment with occasional exposure to outside elements when delivery trips are made to the plant or for office deliveries.
• Must have the ability to remain stationary for intervals of two hours with normal shift of 9 hours.

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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