• Chicken Catcher

    Perdue Farms, Inc. (Dillon, SC)


    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

    This position is responsible for catching, handling, and properly loading live chickens safely and efficiently at a specified rate so that they can be transported to the poultry processing plant for processing.

     

    Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

     

    + Catch 3 to 4 chickens in each hand.

    + Place 20 to 25 chickens per minute in a draw.

    + Place chickens in draw without harming the chickens.

    + Place 10 to 12 chickens in each module.

    + Required to learn every position related to catching chicken and loading equipment.

    + Work with a catching team and reporting to a team crew leader.

    + Adhere to all safety requirements including PPE, preventing, and reporting unsafe acts and conditions and Process Safety Management.

    + Adhere to Poultry Care Requirements.

    Minimum Education

    High School or equivalent not required but beneficial.

    Experience Requirements

    None

    Experience Preferred

    Experience in poultry processing/manufacturing environment preferred.

     

    Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

    When in a plant environment:

    + Exposure primarily consists variable temperatures and ambient dampness exposure.

    + Chemical exposure to carbon fuel fumes and <5 PPM of Ammonia vapors.

    + May be exposed to dust, feathers and all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility.

    + Cotton gloves required to be worn as personal protection equipment and device.

    + Requires 2 to 4 hours of constant sitting.

    + Requires 2 to 4 hours of lifting with 4 to 6 repetitions per minute.

    + Work may include lifting (up to 60 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._