Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.

Summary

The essential purpose of an SPC checker is to accurately perform and record preventative checks on in- process and finished products for defects.  Will be required to perform AQL checks, retain product when necessary, and perform rechecks on failed product.  Will also be required to perform and document various preventative checks on equipment and facility items. Will be required to communicate and notify production and QA leads and management of any issues that arise. Will be required to perform other various duties as needed for departmental operation. This production position works in a production area processing poultry products.

Shift

Usually works three to five days a week, with overtime as required based on production need 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM or until production ends Wednesday - Saturday  Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities Works at various stations along the production line processing poultry food products. Performs and records preventative checks on products, equipment, and facility items in assigned department. Ability to take appropriate action(s) for products, equipment, or facility items that do not meet acceptable levels. Ensures quality products are being produced in the facility. Adheres to all safety requirements including PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures and Process Safety Management related matters. Maintains clean and safe working environment. Participates in Company and department safety programs. Minimum Education

High School or equivalent not required but beneficial.

Experience Requirements

Worked a minimum of 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer within the past year.

Experience Preferred

Experience in poultry processing/manufacturing environment preferred.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

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 / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.