Cooler Worker - Perdue Farms : Job Details

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: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.SummaryWorks in the Weigh & Price cooler pulling racks, loading baskets, staging product and feeding conveyer belt lines.Shift Schedule:Compensation DataThis position has a base rate of $20.40 per hour, with opportunities for pay premiums, shift differentials and overtime where applicable. Annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).In addition to hourly wages, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Moves racks to designated area within the Weigh & Price cooler
• Places packaged product on production line conveyor belt
• States necessary product in preparation for production line
• Loads baskets of product
• Maintains work area clean and safe.
• Participates in the company and departmental safety programs.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures.Minimum Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent is beneficial but not required.
  • Ability to work as a team player is essential.
  • Attendance is an essential function of this job.
  • Read product labels in English.Experience PreferredBilingual in English and Spanish is helpful but is not required.Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
    • Required to work in the cooler for the duration of the shift. Works entire shift while standing.
    • Ability to make repetitive motion movements using arms, hands and wrists for an entire shift.
    • Ability to stand the entire shift and use the hands, wrists and arms repetitively. Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs.
    • The work environment is wet, cold and noisy. The level of noise varies from moderate to extreme. Ear protection is provided.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr