Shipping Loader- (1st Shift )

Date: Jul 22, 2025

Location:

Cromwell, KY, US, 42333

Req ID: 77013

Job Function: Production

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

Join our team as a Shipping Loader! 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 Loader, you’ll play a crucial role in various aspects of the production line processing poultry product. This position may require working with live poultry and raw products.

Purpose of the Position:

To handle product and supplies into and out of the Cooler to include scanning, sorting, installing pallet markers, moving stacked products from stack off, unloading and loading trailers, and providing the stack area with supplies.

Hours of Operation:

Monday through Thursday
6:00AM - 4:00PM

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
Access to your pay in advance with PayActiv.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Career advancement opportunities within the organization.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Adheres to all safety requirements including PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures and Process Safety Management related matters.
Maintains clean and safe working environment.
Participates in Company and department safety programs.
Receives product into the Cooler areas.
Verifies product entering the cooler is packaged, stacked, and sorted to QA standards.
Scans all product into inventory.
Maintain Safety, Housekeeping, and Quality Standards
Follow all safety requirements including proper use of personal protective equipment.
Maintain clean and uncluttered work areas.
Follow all USDA and Perdue Quality standards and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Notifies supervisor of any machine or process conditions that are or may be affecting production, quality, safety, or sanitation standards
Places a master pallet marker to each pallet.
Moves received product from the stack off areas to the cooler.
Using pallet jack moves stacked, sorted, and scanned product from the stack off areas to the cooler
Verifies scanned accuracy as moved to cooler.
Supplies stack off areas with pallets and dry ice.
Loads and unloads trailers.
Loads and unloads pallets on trailer based on assigned orders from sales and distribution.
Documents product loaded on a load diagram and ensures these two agree to prevent manifest errors.
Ensures trailers are loaded in an alternate “T” according to Perdue standards to prevent overweight axle limits.
Unloads product and supplies for other areas of plant operation.

Minimum Education

High School or equivalent not required but beneficial.

Experience Requirements

Worked a minimum of 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer within the past 3 years.
Must obtain a Perdue pallet jack license.

Experience Preferred

Experience in poultry processing/manufacturing environment preferred.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

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.