Machine Operator: Hands-On Maintenance & Overtime Bonus

Perdue Farms; Bridgewater (VA); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

401(k) with employer match after 1 yr

Paid time off

Dental & vision

Short/long-term disability

Job summary

Perdue Foods is seeking a Machine Operator to keep production moving by maintaining, servicing, and repairing production equipment and electrical systems. You’ll directly support product quality and equipment reliability on the production floor.

The role offers a base rate of $19.60 per hour with pay premiums, shift differentials, overtime where applicable, and an annual bonus dependent on performance. A comprehensive benefits package is included as part of compensation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of experience in manufacturing or machine operation.
• Reading, writing and analytical skills are required.
• Must own personal tools and be able to use hand tools and industrial shop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on production equipment.
• Read manuals, PM tasks, and safety policies.
• Calibrate machinery to performance standards.
• Provide hands-on training to lower-level mechanics and techs.
• Keep equipment clean during and after shifts.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Analytical skills

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Personal tools

Hand tools

Industrial shop equipment

Job description

Perdue Foods is seeking a Machine Operator to keep production moving by maintaining, servicing, and repairing production equipment and electrical systems. You’ll directly support product quality and equipment reliability on the production floor.

The role offers a base rate of $19.60 per hour with pay premiums, shift differentials, overtime where applicable, and an annual bonus dependent on performance. A comprehensive benefits package is included as part of compensation.