Field Service Technician

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

Drive the health, safety, and performance of our poultry operations in the field. As a Field Service Technician, you will work independently to assess flock health, conduct critical testing, and ensure strict adherence to biosecurity, food safety, and animal welfare standards. You’ll play a key role in identifying opportunities for improvement, partnering with farm teams, and delivering insights that protect both animal well-being and operational excellence. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and is passionate about maintaining the highest standards in animal care and food production. This position is located at our facility in Forsyth, Georgia.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work independently with minimum supervision.
• Plan and complete weekly schedules within allotted time.
• Read maps and follow directions.
• Prepare reports, complete legible paperwork and submit them before required deadlines.
• Meet sample delivery schedule at all times.
• Weight flocks as needed for sampling purposes. 
• Follow all prescribed S.O.P.s for all job task which include the following, but are not limited to: Health Monitoring, Weighting, Cecal Collection, Rodent Control, Pesticides Monitoring, and Flock Monitoring.
• Act in a professional and courteous manner always upholding professional and positive work image for self and Perdue Farms.
• Comply and follow company requirements regarding bio-security, food safety and poultry welfare programs and policies always.
• Manage company vehicle and operate in a safe manner complying will all Perdue, state and federal requirements/policies and use only for work related purposes.
• Work with and handle cutting utensils such as scissors and knives during sample collection.
• Maintain safe working environment.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Must have a valid Driver’s License with no points. Certified copy of State Driver’s Record for the past seven (7) years required before being employed.
• Ability to think ahead.
• Analyze and resolve problems at a functional level.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement modern processes & techniques and quality improvement processes.
• Provide strong customer orientation.
• Communicate to all levels or the organization including producers and a commitment to excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree.
• 2-4 years of previous work experience.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Must be a member of the Avian Influenza Depopulation Team and must take flu shot.
• Work environment includes, but not limited to, moving in an upright position and working on soil, wet, moist, dry, greasy floors which include concrete, metal and plastic grating surfaces with up to 4 hours in a single interval. 
• Must be able to lift, control, and carry 80 lbs. 
• Exposure to temperature ranges of <28 to 100 Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity. 
• Exposure to noise ranges to <50 dB to >100 dB and light intensity range of <50 to >100-foot candles.  
• Bending, twisting, lifting, reaching, sitting and grasping varies in repetitions, distances, degrees, angles, weights, height, intervals of time, objects grasped and body positions depending upon the task being performed. 
• Exposure to chlorinated water <50ppm, ammonia vapors >5ppm, caustic detergents, lubricating oils, salt and other chemicals found in poultry processing.
•  Normal exposure to chemicals listed in MSDS sheets, which are available in the Live Production Office.

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.