Process Technician I: Hands-On Production & Maintenance

Perdue Farms; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

401(k) with employer match after 1 yr

Critical illness

Accident insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Optional group life insurance

Disability protection

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Perdue Farms is seeking a Process Technician I in the Cut Up Department to support our production team. You will set up, monitor, and adjust automated equipment, perform routine maintenance, and help maximize efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

The role is based in Salisbury, with a base rate of $19.95 per hour plus pay premiums, shift differentials, and overtime where applicable. An annual bonus is available based on performance and company results.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate multiple production systems and equipment.
• Read/write English, mathematics, and analytical skills.
• Complete CPT 120hr Certification within 6 months after start date.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operates, inspects, changes over and tears down equipment for proper operation.
• Perform Quality / Productivity checks and follow supervision instructions.
• Assist in equipment modifications or rebuilds to support production functions.
• Perform preventive maintenance, lubrication, cleaning and measurements.
• Maintain PM tasks on listed equipment and report issues to management.
• Create ServiceRequests for maintenance repairs and adhere to safety rules.
• Train other production associates and technicians as needed.
• Participate in CI projects and weekend work as required.

Skills

Equipment operation

Maintenance

Quality checks

Safety compliance

Training others

Education

High School diploma beneficial

Tools

Multivac

Grasselli

DSI water jet

Radial Scale

Spiral freezer

Hot air tunnel

Proseal

Ravenwood

Job description

Perdue Farms is seeking a Process Technician I in the Cut Up Department to support our production team. You will set up, monitor, and adjust automated equipment, perform routine maintenance, and help maximize efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

The role is based in Salisbury, with a base rate of $19.95 per hour plus pay premiums, shift differentials, and overtime where applicable. An annual bonus is available based on performance and company results.