Gerald Littlejohn
Marshville
Summary
Accomplished machine operator at Perdue Farms with expertise in deboning techniques and a strong commitment to food safety. Proven ability to enhance production efficiency while training associates and ensuring quality control. Recognized for exceptional knife handling and effective communication skills, contributing to maximized yield and streamlined operations. Also very skilled at identifying problems that may cause associates problems and offering solutions. Skilled at training certified cutters.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Shoulder Cutter
Pilgrim’s Pride
5901 W Marshville Blvd, NC, 28103
12.2025 - Current
To make shoulder cuts on chickens in a way that gets the most meat off the frame, maximizing yield.
Machine Operator
Perdue Farms
Rockingham
01.2022 - 07.2025
When Perdue went from conelines to auto-debones in 2022 I was a machine operator, responsible for maintenance and operation of the auto deboned machine. This included changing of cables weekly and identifying problems and changing of blades every two hours. Also responsible for training of associates on my line. Collecting and passing out of work materials.
Cone Line Leader
Perdue Farms, Inc.
Rockingham, NC
05.2013 - 01.2022
Supervise employees and make sure they make the proper cuts including getting eye meat out scraping the scalpula to get maximum yield. Assist in training if employees need help with cuts or keeping up with line speed. I was over the certified cutters and was responsible for making sure my line met line yield goals. Responsible for passing out tools and collecting them.
Education
High School Diploma -
Richmond Sr. High School
Rockingham, NC06.2005
Skills
- Knife handling
- Efficient pacing
- Food safety regulations
- Deboning techniques
- Hand-eye coordination
- Precision cutting
- Cross-training
- Workplace safety
- Production experience
- Troubleshooting machinery
- Safety practices
- Operating equipment
- Hand tools
- Efficiency improvement
- Product grading
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Knife skills
- De-boning meats
- Equipment operation
- Trimming skills
- Meat cutting
- Equipment inspections
- Quality control
- Record keeping
- Staff supervision
- Workflow management
- Specialty cuts
Timeline
Shoulder Cutter
Pilgrim’s Pride
12.2025 - Current
Machine Operator
Perdue Farms
01.2022 - 07.2025
Cone Line Leader
Perdue Farms, Inc.
05.2013 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Richmond Sr. High School