Perdue AgriBusiness Job Opportunity
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. Come join the team at Perdue AgriBusiness! Perdue AgriBusiness (PAB) is one of the two operating divisions of Perdue Farms. Our company portfolio generates over $6.5 billion in sales and we are among the nation's Top 25 Grain Companies with a global reach through our domestic and international export operations including organic grains. We also operate four soybean processing facilities, an edible oil refinery and specialty feed ingredients manufacturing. But wait, there's moreCompetitive salaries, flexible benefits plan, Tuition & Education Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, 401(k) Savings Options and so much more! Be a part of a family company you can be proud of! Your journey starts now!
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
- Leads and directs the activities of facility associates that receive, dry, store, and distribute grain
- Provides a safe working environment per federal, state, and local regulations along with agribusiness requirements
- Ensures service and equity of grades is provided to both internal and external customers
- Ensures the condition of grain is maintained and / or improved while in storage
- Coordinates with grain merchandising ensuring positive customer relationships and effective planning to provide for timely and efficient cost movement of grain
- Ensures routine and preventative maintenance is performed on all receiving and storage equipment to maximize availability and longevity
- Identifies opportunities, synergies, and improvements to increase facility operating effectiveness and reduce operating costs including the development of capital plans and execution of individual projects according to plans
- Provides job-specific training, safety, and environmental training to ensure associates understand and are fully engaged in the production, safety and environmental processes that are required to meet operational and customer requirement
Minimum Education :
High School Diploma OR GED requiredBachelors degree in Agriculture, Logistics, Business or a related discipline is preferred not requiredExperience Requirements :
1-3 years of previous supervisory experienceBasic knowledge of software applicationsKnowledge of federal, state, local and OSHA regulations. Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skillsExperience Preferred :
Previous grain handling experienceKnowledge of grain receiving and storage technologiesUnderstanding of commodity marketsEnvironmental 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 apparatusRequired to travel to remote agribusiness facilities and customer locationsPerdue 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.