Grain Crew Leader (Night Shift)
Salisbury, Maryland, United States Job ID 76699 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 an excitingopportunity for a Grain Crew Leader at our facility located in Salisbury, MD, supporting grain operations. This will be supporting the night shift.
Night shift hours are: 4:45 pm to 3:30 am.
This position has a target wage of $24.00 - $28.00 per hour, based on shift, experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance). Overtime may be available.
In addition to hourly wages, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vison, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist the facility manager in managing the operations
- Ensure working conditions for all associates are in compliance with the safety guidelines established by local, state, and federal agencies as well as company policies
- Assist the facility manager in coordinating and directing the daily activities of crews and teams that receive, dry, store, and distribute grain
- Train and develop team members to perform required operational tasks
- Operate grain probe (hand/automated) and grade grain for all factors
- Operate grain receiving equipment
- Operate grain drying and related equipment
- Operate grain transfer and load out equipment
- Operate lift truck equipment and perform daily maintenance and safety checks on equipment
- Perform house keeping of all elevator areas
- Perform routine and preventative maintenance on operational equipment with the grain facility to ensure maximum availability and longevity
- Perform other tasks as assigned
Preferred Education
- High School or equivalent
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of professional leadership experience
Experience Preferred
- Previous grain operations experience
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 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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