Offal & Wastewater Technician — 3rd Shift

Perdue Farms; Rockingham (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Foods is seeking an Offal Operator to help keep facilities running safely and efficiently. You will operate and monitor offal and wastewater systems, perform preventative maintenance, and maintain accurate documentation in a fast-paced production setting.

This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, with a 3rd shift schedule and responsibilities that support environmental compliance and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong reading, writing, math and analytical skills are required.
• 1 year of related experience preferred.
• Basic problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Load offal and feather trailers to achieve greater than 40,000 lbs per trailer.
• Pump each tank to maintain less than 3% blood content.
• Drain trailers properly to maintain less than 2% free water.
• Maintain operation of system equipment during assigned shifts.
• Clean and wash Offal and Wastewater areas to maintain sanitation standards.
• Work safely with cleaning chemicals and wastewater treatment chemicals.
• Assist wastewater operator in maintaining proper effluent compliance.
• Perform maintenance and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Maintain daily paperwork and documentation.
• Coordinate with rendering contractor to schedule loads when needed.
• Operate jockey truck and over-the-road tractor.
• Follow all safety procedures, including use of PPE, reporting unsafe conditions, Lockout-Tagout, and PSM protocols.
• Notify Lead Operator or Environmental Manager of mechanical, electrical, operational, environmental, or safety concerns.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Math

Analytical skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Perdue Foods is seeking an Offal Operator to help keep facilities running safely and efficiently. You will operate and monitor offal and wastewater systems, perform preventative maintenance, and maintain accurate documentation in a fast-paced production setting.

This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, with a 3rd shift schedule and responsibilities that support environmental compliance and operational excellence.