Production Associate Lead - 3rd Shift

About the role

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 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. This position is located onsite at our Harvest facility in Perry Georgia. This position is located in our Live Hang department.

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.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: lead or supervisory experience in production environment.
• Physical requirements: exposure to wet and moist floors (metal and plastic grating); temperatures 28°F to 100°F with ambient and 100% humidity; handling product 25°F to 50°F; noise 50 dB to 110 dB; dust, feathers, and chemicals used in poultry processing; must wear required protective safety equipment; occasional exposure to carbon dioxide vapors 10 ppm 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.

Schedule

Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, 7:30pm-5:30am