What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grain Operator - Seasonal position at Perdue Agribusiness?
Perdue AgriBusiness is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into it's 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 opportunities for Seasonal - Grain Operators at our facility located in Parksley/Exmore, VA.
This position is responsible for performing a variety of duties supporting grain operations. Day and Night shifts are available.
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
- Housekeeping responsibilities
Minimum Education
- High School or equivalent
Experience Requirements
- 0 -2 years of related experience
- Reading, writing and analytical skills
- Basic understanding of standard computer applications
Farming experience and experience operating equipment are a plus; not required
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
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Parksley, VA 23421: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: One location
