What are the responsibilities and job description for the grain operator position at Perdue?
Perdue AgriBusiness is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. An international agricultural products and services company, we handle agricultural commodities and have a diverse portfolio of products and businesses.
Summary
Perdue AgriBusiness has an opportunity for Grain Operator at our facility located in Shiloh, MD . This position is responsible for performing a variety of duties supporting our grain operations. Perdue AgriBusiness offers competitive wages and benefit packages to full-time, regular positions.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Operates equipment and maintains facilities involved in the handling, storage and drying of grain and other products.
- Maintains proper set-up, inspection and calibration of grain testing and weighing equipment per requirements and procedures.
- Performs routine preventative maintenance on equipment within the facility. Obtains, prepares, tests and grade grain samples from inbound and outbound shipments.
- Responds to customers regarding account information. Provides weighing of inbound and outbound grain shipments per requirements and procedures.
- Performs all work within the safety and environmental guidelines established by local, state, and federal agencies and company policies.
Minimum Education
- High School or equivalent
Experience Requirements
- 0 -2 years experience.
- Reading, writing, math and analytical skills.
- Basic understanding of standard computer applications.
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
Able to move freely throughout the agribusiness facilities including climbing vertical heights '), carrying tools and equipment (0-50 lbs.), exposure temperatures degrees Fahrenheit, humidity (0-100%), noise (50db to 100db) and chemicals (MSDS sheets available). Must be able to wear protective equipment to include self-contained breathing apparatus. Required to travel to remote agribusiness facilities and customer locations.
Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.