Grain Operator - Perdue Farms : Job Details

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 a **Grain Operator** at our facility located in **Parksley, VA** .

This position is responsible for performing a variety of duties supporting 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 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.

_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._