Grain Operator - Seasonal - Perdue Farms : Job Details

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 a **G** **rain Operator** **- Seasonal** at our facility located in **Parksley and Exmore, VA** .These positions are responsible for performing a variety of duties supporting grain operations at both facilities.**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+ Farming experience and experience operating equipment+ Reading, writing 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 (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._