Panel Operator - 2nd Shift

Perdue Farms; Forsyth (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

401(k) with employer match

Critical illness

Accident insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Perdue Farms in Forsyth, GA is seeking a Panel Operator for the 2nd shift to oversee feed production using advanced control systems. You will monitor and program terminals, operate equipment, and guide feeds through proper bins to ensure quality and efficiency.

The position offers a base hourly rate of $19.29 with pay premiums, shift differentials and overtime as applicable, plus an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, 401(k) with employer match, and more.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent.
• 2 years’ experience.
• Reading, writing and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor batching, grinding, and pelleting terminals and related equipment to ensure efficient mixing of raw feed ingredients and quality feeds.
• Follow all food safety, breeder, NAE and NICARB program procedures.
• Ensure feeds are produced per their formulas.
• Perform maintenance and cleaning of equipment as required.
• Communicate effectively with Quality Control, Mill management, and Maintenance personnel.
• Coordinate feed production with dispatchers regarding orders and bin space.

Skills

Reading, writing and math

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

Panel Operator - 2nd Shift

Forsyth, Georgia, United States Job ID 81556 Job Category Live Production

Summary

As a Panel Operator, you are at the center of feed production, using advanced control systems to ensure every batch is formulated and delivered with precision. You monitor and program computer terminals, operate associated equipment, and guide feed through the proper bins to keep production running smoothly. From managing micro ingredient additions and fat application to operating both computerized and manual grinding systems, your attention to detail and technical skill help ensure consistent quality, efficiency, and performance in every load produced.

This position has a base rate of $ 19.29 per hour, with opportunities for pay premiums, shift differentials and overtime where applicable. Annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

In addition to hourly wages, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, 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

Schedule: Monday through Friday and Saturday or Sunday, 3:00pm - 11:00am

• Monitor all batching, grinding, and pelleting terminals and associated equipment to ensure an efficient, effective, timely mix of raw feed ingredients to produce the best quality of feed possible.


• Follow all food safety, breeder, NAE and NICARB program procedures.


• Ensure that all feeds produced are made per their perspective formulas.


• Perform maintenance and cleaning of some equipment is required.


• Effectively communicate and cooperate with Quality Control, Mill management and Maintenance personnel.


• Requires some feed sampling.


• Coordinate feed production with dispatchers as related to feed orders and available bin space.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School or equivalent.


• 2 years’ experience.


• Reading, writing and math skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Basic computer skills and a mechanical background preferred.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Occasional exposure to outside environmental temperature conditions.


• Significant amount of time spent in a stationary position making visual observations with occasional bending, stooping or climbing.


• Able to lift 100 lbs.


• Exposed to ingredient dust and high noise levels.

Must wear required personal protective equipment per Company policy.

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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.