Shipping and Receiving Laborer

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

Play a critical role in keeping operations moving efficiently and safely across our facility. As a Shipping & Receiving Laborer, you will support all aspects of loading, scanning, pullbacks, lift operations, yard jockey activities, and stack-off processes to ensure products are handled accurately and delivered on time. You will help maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment across assigned areas, including the pallet washroom, offal room, and pallet yard. This role is ideal for a dependable, safety-focused team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in supporting operational excellence.

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Schedule : Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

- Ensure all products are loaded and meet Perdue processes, product standards, and job requirements to maintain a consistent level of quality.

- Ensure all drain weights are completed as directed by management.

- Ensure meat needed for production lines is delivered in a timely and acceptable manner.

- Work safely and adhere to all safety requirements, including the use of personal protective equipment.

- Prevent and report unsafe acts and conditions.

- Perform other duties and responsibilities as directed by the supervisor.

- Safely operate powered industrial vehicles (PIVs) in and around warehouse and staging areas, both indoors and outdoors, including driving in high-traffic environments while maintaining awareness of pedestrians, equipment, and other vehicles.

Minimum Education and Experience

- Strong reading, writing, communication, analytical, and math skills.

- Ability to use a computer and Microsoft Office Suite.

- Ability to learn SAP/CFS to monitor and transfer daily inventory.

- Previous (PIV) experience preferred (I.E. Forklift, Jockey Truck, etc)

Preferred Education and Experience

- High School diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

- Ability to work for 8 hours or more in a stationary position or travel on wet, moist, dry, or greasy floors, including metal or plastic grating surfaces, with up to 4 hours in a single interval.

- Ability to work from various types of ladders and stairs.

- Exposure to temperatures below -40 degrees and up to 75 degrees with ambient humidity.

- Exposure to noise levels up to 110 dB and light intensity ranging from 50 to 100 foot-candles.

- Ability to bend, twist, lift up to 50 lbs., reach, sit, and grasp, depending on job requirements.

- Exposure to chlorinated water (50 ppm), ammonia vapors (5 ppm), dry ice, caustic detergents, lubricating oils, hydraulic oils, and other chemicals commonly found in a poultry processing plant.

- Must use and wear all protective and safety equipment required for the job.

- Ability to safely handle, down-stack, and re-stack frozen boxed products in cold storage environments with temperatures ranging from 0°F to 32°F, while maintaining productivity, product quality, and adherence to safety standards.

- Ability to sweep, scoop, and shovel meat products to and from large combo bins as needed, while maintaining product quality, following sanitation standards, and adhering to all safety procedures.

- Ability to safely operate a powered industrial vehicle (PIV) for extended periods of time and repeatedly climb in and out of the vehicle throughout the shift while maintaining safe work practices and productivity standards.

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.