Sample Taker

Perdue’s Emerging Brands & Specialty Meats division leverages our core strengths in poultry while specializing in premium pork, beef, lamb, and pet nutrition segments while emphasizing health, sustainability, and convenience. Perdue's Emerging Brands & Specialty Meats 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 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

Play an important role in supporting flock health, performance, and overall poultry operations. In this position, you will accurately weigh birds and collect samples to help monitor flock development and provide reliable information that supports daily farm operations. You will follow established procedures while handling birds safely and ensuring samples and weight information are collected accurately. This role is ideal for a dependable, detail-oriented individual who enjoys hands-on work, values accuracy, and is committed to supporting animal care and successful poultry operations.

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Weigh birds and collect required samples on a weekly basis.
• Accurately document and record all sample data and observations.
• Maintain records in accordance with company procedures.
• Adhere to all safety requirements including personal protective equipment, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures and Process Safety Management.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Strong reading, writing, math, and analytical skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Highschool diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Perform repetitive work for 2 to 4 hours with 4 to 6 repetitions per minute in a single interval.
• Work in a variable temperature and ambient dampness.
• Walk or stand on all types of surfaces.
• Work with exposure to carbon fuel fumes and <5 PPM of ammonia vapors.
• Wear cotton gloves as personal protective equipment.
• Walk for <1 hour with 1 to 3 repetitions per minute at a maximum distance of >100 ft on all types of walking surfaces.
• Stand for 2 to 4 hours with variable mobility.
• Sit constantly for 2 to 4 hours.
• Bend for 2 to 4 hours with 4 to 6 repetitions per minute at a maximum forward angle and <2 degrees maximum backward angle.
• Work at a maximum side angle of 10 to 20 degrees.
• Twist for <1 hour with 1 to 3 repetitions per minute.
• Work at a <30 degree maximum forward angle.
• Lift for 2 to 4 hours with 4 to 6 repetitions per minute.
• Lift a maximum weight of 40 to 60 lb.
• Lift from floor level to final height of 0 to 6 inches.
• Reach 3 to 6 inches during lifting with variable body positioning.
• Reach for 2 to 4 hours with 4 to 6 repetitions per minute.

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.