Job Information
Perdue Farms, Inc. Catch Crew Worker in Petaluma, California
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
This position works in an outdoor production area and requires working and catching live poultry products. Usually works five to six days a week; overtime may be required based on production needs.
Compensation Data
This position has a target hourly wage of $26.70 plus night shift differential of $0.50 per hour.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
As a Catch Crew Member, you will be responsible for the catching of all broilers in a safe, efficient, and effective manner. Responsible for maintaining positive working relationships within the live group members. Assisting in equipment maintenance and sanitation.
Essential duties:
Will be assisting with the loading and unloading of the trucks and making sure all equipment is strapped down correctly.
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 a clean and safe working environment.
Participates in company and department safety programs.
Environmental factors and physical requirements when in the work environment:
May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
May be exposed to temperatures ranging from 28-55 degrees Fahrenheit
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.
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 3 years.
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.