Weighing and Grading Operator

Perdue Farms is a family-owned food and agriculture company now in its second century of growth and innovation.  We were founded on trust—a value that carries through everything we do. Perdue Foods is a leader in Premium Proteins and Perdue AgriBusiness ranks among the top US grain companies. 

Summary

Performs a variety of duties supporting grain operations.

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 dn analytical skills. Basic understanding of standard computer applications.

Experience Preferred

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Able to move freely throughout the agribusiness facilities including climbing vertical heights (0 -150'), carrying tools and equipment (0-50 lbs.), exposure temperatures (0-100) 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.