Production Associate Lead

Perdue Farms; Cromwell (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Farms is seeking a Production Associate Lead in Overwrap to oversee daily operations across assigned production lines and processing areas, while supporting sanitation standards and safe food handling practices.

You will guide team members working with raw and cooked poultry products, helping ensure quality, efficiency, and a safe work environment, with assignments across Tenders, Big Bird, and Shipping departments.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Lead or supervisory experience in a production environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees work at various stations along the production lines processing poultry food products.
• Adheres to all safety requirements including PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures, and Process Safety Management related matters.
• Ensures that the qualities of the products are being met according to QA and USDA product specifications.
• Ensures that all equipment throughout the departments are running smoothly.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

That's Perdue.

Summary

Step into a leadership role that helps drive production excellence. As a Production Associate Lead in Overwrap, you will oversee daily operations across assigned production lines and processing areas while supporting sanitation standards and safe food handling practices. You will guide and support team members working with raw and cooked poultry products, helping ensure quality, efficiency, and a safe work environment. Current assignments may include leading operations within Tenders, Big Bird, and Shipping departments. This role is ideal for motivated associates who enjoy leading teams, maintaining high standards, and making a direct impact on production success.

Schedule

Sunday through Thursday, 11:55pm-9:00am

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversees work at various stations along the production lines processing poultry food products.


• Adheres to all safety requirements including PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures, and Process Safety Management related matters.


• Ensures that the qualities of the products are being met according to the product specification of QA and USDA.


• Ensures that all equipment throughout the departments are running smoothly.


• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.

Minimum Education And Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Must have lead or supervisory experience in production environment preferred.

Physical Requirements And Environmental Factors

When in a plant environment:

• Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.


• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.


• May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.


• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.


• May be exposed to dust, feathers and all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility.


• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.


• Occasional exposure to carbon dioxide vapors 10ppm and chlorine less than 20 ppm.


• Able to stand for several hours.


• Work may include lifting (up to 50 lbs), reaching, bending, pushing boxes on conveyor assembly.

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.