Production Associate (Gainesville, GA, US, 30507)

pPerdue 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. bThat's Perdue./b/p divdiv style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"bSummary/b/H2 /divdivp style="margin-bottom:11.0px"Join our team as a Production Associate! We’re looking for dedicated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to upholding the highest standards of quality and safety. As a Production Associate, you’ll play a crucial role in various aspects of the production line processing poultry product. This position requires working with cooked products. Typical assignments may include, packing, bagging, palletizing, stack off, and/or overwrap. Usually works five to six days a week; overtime may be required based on production needs./p p style="margin-bottom:11.0px" /p p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"This position has a base rate of $17.00 per hour, with opportunities for pay premiums, shift differentials attendance bonus and overtime where applicable./p p style="margin-bottom:11.0px" /p pstrongBenefits/strong/p p /p pComprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision coverage./p p /p ul liVirtual/Telehealth Primary and Specialty Care/li liPaid Parental Leave/li liMental Health Support/li liFlexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA), and/li liEmployee Assistance Program./li /ul p /p pAdditional Voluntary Benefits:/p p /p ul li401k Savings Plan with employer match after 1 year/li liCritical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance/li liPet Insurance/li liFinancial/Loan Coaching/li liIdentity Theft Protection/li liShort and Long Term Disability and/li liLife Insurance Options./li /ul p /p pPaid time off and holiday pay./p p /p pAccess to your pay in advance with PayActiv./p p /p pCareer advancement opportunities within the organization./p/div/divdiv style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"bPrincipal and Essential Duties amp; Responsibilities/b/H2 /divdivul style="margin-bottom:11.0px" liWorks at various stations along the production line boxing packaged product./li liOperates machinery and equipment in accordance with safety protocols and standard operating procedures./li liInspects poultry products for quality and consistency./li liPackages and labels finished products accurately and efficiently./li liMaintains a clean and organized work area to uphold food safety standards./li liCollaborates with team members to achieve production targets./li /ul /div/divdiv style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"bMinimum Education/b/H2 /divdivul liHigh School or equivalent not required but preferred./li /ul /div/divdiv style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"bExperience Preferred/b/H2 /divdivul liExperience in protein processing/manufacturing preferred./li li6 months of steady work history is preferred./li /ul /div/divdiv style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"bEnvironmental Factors and Physical Requirements/b/H2 /divdivp style="margin-bottom:11.0px"When in a plant environment:/p ul style="margin-bottom:11.0px" liAbility to tolerate exposure to wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces./li liAbility to stand for an extended period and perform repetitive tasks./li liAbility to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. by reaching, bending, and pushing./li liAbility to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, safety glasses, steel toe shoes and ear protection as required./li liMay work in an environment with varying temperatures between 28 degrees and 100 degrees Fahrenheit./li liMay handle product varying in temperatures between 25 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit./li liMay be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db./li liMay be exposed to dust, and all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility./li liOccasional exposure to carbon dioxide vapors 10ppm and chlorine less than 20 ppm./li /ul /div/div/divpemPerdue 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./em/p