Summary

Sets up, monitors, adjusts, and performs routine service to production equipment and processes to maintain Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) standards.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Sets-up, operates, inspects, changes over and tears down assigned equipment / related components for proper operation.
• Performs Quality / Productivity checks and other assignments from Production supervision. Must have the ability to operate multiple systems and equipment within the production areas.
• Assists in equipment modifications or rebuilds to insure they are capable of performing required production functions. Weekend work will be required.
• Performs specified preventive maintenance as required; lubricating, cleaning and measurements. Perform any minor repairs or part replacements requiring items such as consumable parts found during PM task or production runs.
• Reports equipment issues or problems found during production runs or PM task to management. Creates Service Request for maintenance repairs.
• Adheres to all safety requirements. Trains other production associates and Process Technicians as needed.
• Assists in CI projects, Maintenance repairs and activities.

Minimum Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience Requirements

• Read/write English, math, and analytical skills

Experience Preferred

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• 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.