Soy Crush Operator
Pantego, North Carolina, United States Job ID 76356 Job Category ProductionPerdue AgriBusiness is an international agricultural products and services company that handles agricultural commodities and a diverse portfolio of products and businesses. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.
Summary
Perdue AgriBusiness, has immediate openings for Soy Crush Operators at our facility in Pantego, NC.
This position is responsible for all aspects of Soybean processing from storage to meal loading. Safely operates oilseed production equipment, meeting the quality and productivity requirements that ensure on time supply of safe products to the customer.
The working hours for this opportunity will be a 12 hour rotating shift.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Performs all work within safety and environmental guidelines established by local, state, and federal agencies as well as company policies
- Soybean cleaning and separation; preparation and extraction; degumming; meal grinding, storage and loading
- Conducts quality and feed safety checks, as established by company policies and procedures
- Safely starts up, operates and shut down soybean processing equipment, including plant operations equipment as well as loading trucks of products for customers
- Performs routine preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting on operating equipment
- Performs general labor, housekeeping and sanitation responsibilities as required
- Maintains daily logs, records and samples
Preferred Education
- High school or equivalent (further education and/or training is also preferred)
Experience Requirements
- 0 -2 years of professional experience.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Previous agricultural experience is a plus.
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
Able to move freely throughout the AgiBusiness facilities to include climbing vertical heights (0 - 150'), walking on elevated bar-grating platforms, carrying tools and equipment (0 -50 lbs), exposure to extreme temperatures (0-100 degree Fahrenheit), humidity (0 - 100%), noise (50db to 100db) and chemical (MSDS sheets available). Must be able to wear protective equipment to include self-contained breathing apparatus, hard hat, safety glasses, protective footwear and other PPE as required. Required to occasionally travel to remote AgriBusiness facilities.
Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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