Job Description

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

The purpose of a Safety Trainer is to work with all associates to ensure that authorized, affected, and awareness level trainings are completed and current in accordance with all federal, state, local, and company requirements.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs administrative duties to track completion of training, scheduling of classes and resources, compile and prepare statistical information on training program status

All Lock Out Tag Out Authorized training is 100% current and up to date each quarter

All Powered Industrial Truck Authorized training is 100% current and up to date each quarter

All Maintenance Safety Training is current

Keep track of and ensure 100% completion of all required monthly awareness topics

Other duties as directed

 

Minimum Education

High School or equivalent not required but beneficial. 

Strong reading, communication, math, writing, and analytical skills are required.

Experience Requirements

Worked a minimum of 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer within the past 3 years.

Experience Preferred

Experience in poultry processing/manufacturing environment preferred.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Longest time in a single interval is 4-8 hours with 1-3 repetitions/minute. Temperature exposure is 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit. Dampness exposure is ambient. Walking/standing surfaces are wet and/or moist. Chemical exposure includes chlorinated water at less than (<50ppm), carbon dioxide vapors at less than (<10ppm), dry ice (C02) handling, and lubricating oils. Noise exposure is 85-89.9 db and light intensity exposure is 120 foot candles. Tools used include: knives, scissors, sharpening steel, shovel, and hand scoop. Personal protection equipment/devices is hearing protection, vision protection (glasses/goggles), chain gloves, rubber gloves, cotton gloves, hard hat, lab coat and hair net. Longest interval of time spent walking is 4-8 hours with 1-3 repetitions/minute. Maximum distance is more than >100ft. on a moist, wet, greasy, smooth, rough and uneven walking surface. Occasional standing with variable mobility. Longest interval of time spent bending is 4-8 hours with 1-3 repetitions/minute. Maximum angle-forward is less than <45 degrees, maximum angle-backward is less than <2 degrees, and maximum angle-side is less than <10 degrees. Longest interval of time spent twisting is 4-8 hours with 1-3 repetitions/minute. Maximum angle forward is less than <30 degrees. Longest interval of time spent lifting is 4-8 hours with 1-3 repetitions/minute. Maximum weight lifted is 10-20 lbs with 1-3 lift repetitions/minute. Starting position height of lift is floor level. Final position height of lift is 2-3ft. Extension reach during lift is 12-18 inches. Body positions during lift include bending over and squatting. Walking less than <6ft during lift. Longest interval of time spent reaching is 4-8 hours with 1-3 repetitions/minute, A forward distance of 12-18 inches, and a side distance of less than <10 degrees. Longest time interval spent grasping is 4-8 hours with 1-3 repetitions/minute. Objects grasped are turkey parts, hand tools(knives), and containers, with both hands. Percent time interval spent grasping is 51-75%. 

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.

Job Tags

Local area, Day shift,

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