Night Shift Machine Operator — Food Processing

Perdue Farms, Inc.; Washington (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Farms Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator to keep production moving, maintain and repair equipment, and support safe, efficient operations on the plant floor.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical work, strong problem-solving, and contributing to product quality and equipment reliability. The position offers opportunities to develop practical skills in equipment maintenance, with exposure to PM tasks, safety policies, and on-the-job training for lower-level mechanics.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent.
• 2 - 4 years of experience.
• Reading, writing and analytical skills are required.
• Must always have personal tools and be able to use and operate hand tools and industrial shop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret and understand manufacturers' equipment manuals, preventative (PM) task sheets and safety policies.
• Perform equipment adjustments and repairs, preventative maintenance and emergency breakdowns.
• Perform specific duties during both production and non-production hours in a timely manner with OSHA Lockout/Tagout and Company safety regulations.
• Monitor performance of equipment and informs maintenance and production supervisors of potential problems.
• Maintain logbooks by applying math skills through the equipment PM stages to calibrate machinery to performance standards.
• Provide "hands on" training and direction to lower-level mechanics and techs in properly servicing, repairing and maintaining the equipment operated by the Company.
• Keep equipment clean throughout the shift and deep clean after shift. (if applicable).

Skills

Reading & writing

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Hand tool operation

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Industrial shop equipment

Job description

Perdue Farms Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator to keep production moving, maintain and repair equipment, and support safe, efficient operations on the plant floor.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical work, strong problem-solving, and contributing to product quality and equipment reliability. The position offers opportunities to develop practical skills in equipment maintenance, with exposure to PM tasks, safety policies, and on-the-job training for lower-level mechanics.