Machine Operator -Perry Harvest Plant

Perdue Chicken; Perry (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to optimize machine operations in a dynamic production environment. The role focuses on ensuring equipment efficiency, maintaining safety protocols, and contributing to quality product output. Ideal candidates will possess a strong mechanical aptitude and analytical skills, enabling them to diagnose and address equipment issues effectively. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a team committed to excellence in agricultural products, where your contributions directly impact production success and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in deboning manufacturing required.
• Deep knowledge of deboning process and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure machines are operational, maintained, and cleaned.
• Monitor processes to meet production goals and quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Analytical Skills

Multitasking

Data Analysis

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Perdue AgriBusiness, part of Perdue Farms— a family-owned company approaching its second century— is an international agricultural products and services company handling commodities and a diverse product portfolio.

Summary

This role involves performing specific measurements on equipment to maximize machine operations and ensure optimal efficiency to meet production goals. Responsibilities include verifying machine settings, diagnosing equipment issues, recommending repairs or adjustments to Maintenance, and ensuring equipment performs efficiently and meets production standards. The role also involves monitoring processes to produce quality products timely and maintaining a clean work environment.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure machines—including carriers, tracks, belting, and washers—are operational, properly maintained, cleaned, lubricated, and aligned. Make minor repairs as needed.
• Keep machines jam-free.
• Take random poultry caucus samples to assess yield efficiency levels.
• Maintain yield efficiency goals set by management.
• Ensure proper loading by machine loaders to reduce product downgrades and increase yield, adjusting based on production needs.
• Follow all safety protocols, including PPE use, unsafe act reporting, lockout-tag out procedures, and Process Safety Management.
• Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent plus at least 1 year of experience in deboning manufacturing.

Experience Requirements

Deep knowledge of the deboning process, mechanical aptitude, and ability to test and document process and product quality. Capable of analyzing data in real-time for decision-making. Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to multitask under changing demands.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• Wear PPE as per company policy.
• Work stationary in 1-2 hour intervals within an 8-hour shift.
• Operate in temperatures from 26-32°F, with noise levels of 85-96 dB.
• Physically able to climb equipment, lift and carry up to 50 lbs, and exert pressure while standing.
• Work environment includes wet floors, metal and plastic surfaces, variable temperatures, humidity, and exposure to noise, dust, feathers, and chemicals. Occasional exposure to vapors. Must stand for extended periods and operate equipment such as standup lifts.

Perdue Farms is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

About the company

Perdue is synonymous with quality, nutrition, and safety. Our chicken is 100% veggie-fed with no animal-by-products, ensuring superior taste.