Production Associate Lead - 1st Shift

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 Step into a leadership role and help drive production success. As a Line Lead, you’ll oversee daily operations on assigned production lines or processing areas, supporting the department supervisor with workforce coordination and workflow execution. You’ll play a hands-on role in keeping production running safely, efficiently, and on schedule while helping guide and support team members on the floor. This promotional opportunity is ideal for motivated associates ready to grow their leadership skills, contribute to a positive work environment, and make a direct impact on team performance and production results. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30am-5:00pm, weekends as needed. Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Oversee work at various stations along the production lines processing poultry food products. • Adhere to all safety requirements including PPE, preventing, and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures, and Process Safety Management related matters. • Ensure that the qualities of the products are met according to the product specifications of QA and USDA. • Ensure that all equipment throughout the departments is running smoothly. • Maintains a clean and safe working environment. • Lead and train line team members. • Monitor production lines for efficiency and quality. • Implement safety protocols and report incidents. • Maintain accurate records and reports. • Control labor and material costs. Minimum Education and Experience • Minimum of 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer within the past 3 years in a comparable field. Preferred Education and Experience • High School or equivalent is beneficial but not required. • Lead or supervisory experience in a production environment. Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors 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 and100% humidity. • May handle products from 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. • May be exposed to noise ranges of 50db 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. Summary Step into a leadership role that helps drive production excellence. As a Production Associate Lead, you will oversee daily operations across assigned production lines and processing areas while supporting sanitation standards and safe food handling practices. You will guide and support team members working with raw and cooked poultry products, helping ensure quality, efficiency, and a safe work environment. Current assignments may include leading operations within Tenders, Big Bird, and Shipping departments. This role is ideal for motivated associates who enjoy leading teams, maintaining high standards, and making a direct impact on production success. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:30am-5:00pm, weekends as needed. Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Oversees work at various stations along the production lines processing poultry food products. • Adheres to all safety requirements including PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures, and Process Safety Management related matters. • Ensures that the qualities of the products are being met according to the product specification of QA and USDA. • Ensures that all equipment throughout the departments are running smoothly. • Maintains a clean and safe working environment. Minimum Education and Experience • High School diploma or equivalent. Preferred Education and Experience • Must have lead or supervisory experience in production environment preferred. Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors 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 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.