Portioning Machine Operator — Production Floor Technician

Perdue Farms; Dillon (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Farms is seeking a Machine Operator in Portioning to keep production moving by maintaining, servicing, and repairing production equipment. Your work supports product quality, equipment reliability, and daily production success on the plant floor.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and 2–4 years of experience, with hands-on skills using hand and shop tools. You will follow PM tasks, safety policies, and calibrate machinery to performance standards in a fast-paced environment.

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 inform 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 skills

Analytical skills

Hand tools

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Industrial shop equipment

Personal tools

Job description

Perdue Farms is seeking a Machine Operator in Portioning to keep production moving by maintaining, servicing, and repairing production equipment. Your work supports product quality, equipment reliability, and daily production success on the plant floor.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and 2–4 years of experience, with hands-on skills using hand and shop tools. You will follow PM tasks, safety policies, and calibrate machinery to performance standards in a fast-paced environment.