Primary Purpose Operate conveyance equipment to move grain to and from storage. Setting up ... Mountaire Overview Mountaire Farms is an agricultural food production and processing company ...
Primary Purpose Operate conveyance equipment to move grain to and from storage. Setting up ... Mountaire Overview Mountaire Farms is an agricultural food production and processing company ...
It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply ... That's Perdue.SummaryAs a Grain Operator, you will play an essential role in keeping our grain ...
It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply ... That's Perdue.SummaryAs a Grain Operator, you will play an essential role in keeping our grain ...
Grain Operator
Pantego, NC · On-site
It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply ... Summary As a Grain Operator, you will play an essential role in keeping our grain operations ...
Grain Operator
Pantego, NC · On-site
It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply ... Summary As a Grain Operator, you will play an essential role in keeping our grain operations ...
Primary Purpose Operate conveyance equipment to move grain to and from storage. Setting up ... Mountaire Overview Mountaire Farms is an agricultural food production and processing company ...
Primary Purpose Operate conveyance equipment to move grain to and from storage. Setting up ... Mountaire Overview Mountaire Farms is an agricultural food production and processing company ...
Grain Inspector Join Eurofins Grain Inspection and turn your passion for agriculture into a career ... Why This Role Matters Every sample you test helps a farmer get fair value for their harvest. You'll ...
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Grain Inspector Join Eurofins Grain Inspection and turn your passion for agriculture into a career ... Why This Role Matters Every sample you test helps a farmer get fair value for their harvest. You'll ...
It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply ... Summary As a Grain Operator, you will play an essential role in keeping our grain operations ...
It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply ... Summary As a Grain Operator, you will play an essential role in keeping our grain operations ...
It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply ... Summary As a Grain Operator, you will play an essential role in keeping our grain operations ...
It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply ... Summary As a Grain Operator, you will play an essential role in keeping our grain operations ...
Grain Operator
Hobgood, NC · On-site
It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply ... Summary As a Grain Operator, you will play an essential role in keeping our grain operations ...
Grain Operator
Hobgood, NC · On-site
It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply ... Summary As a Grain Operator, you will play an essential role in keeping our grain operations ...
Grain Inspector Parttime
Eddyville, IA · On-site
$16/hr
Grain Inspector Join Eurofins Grain Inspection and turn your passion for agriculture into a career ... Why This Role Matters Every sample you test helps a farmer get fair value for their harvest. You'll ...
Grain Inspector Parttime
Eddyville, IA · On-site
$16/hr
Grain Inspector Join Eurofins Grain Inspection and turn your passion for agriculture into a career ... Why This Role Matters Every sample you test helps a farmer get fair value for their harvest. You'll ...
Grain Inspector
Council Bluffs, IA · On-site
$16/hr
Grain Inspector Join Eurofins Grain Inspection and turn your passion for agriculture into a career ... Why This Role Matters Every sample you test helps a farmer get fair value for their harvest. You'll ...
Grain Inspector
Council Bluffs, IA · On-site
$16/hr
Grain Inspector Join Eurofins Grain Inspection and turn your passion for agriculture into a career ... Why This Role Matters Every sample you test helps a farmer get fair value for their harvest. You'll ...
Grain Merchandiser
Gowrie, IA · On-site
Procure grain through on-farm visits, phone calls, and customer meetings * Analyze local supply/demand, competition, crop and market conditions to offer competitive bids * Create and communicate ...
Grain Merchandiser
Gowrie, IA · On-site
Procure grain through on-farm visits, phone calls, and customer meetings * Analyze local supply/demand, competition, crop and market conditions to offer competitive bids * Create and communicate ...
Primary Purpose Operate conveyance equipment to move grain to and from storage. Setting up ... Mountaire Overview Mountaire Farms is an agricultural food production and processing company ...
Primary Purpose Operate conveyance equipment to move grain to and from storage. Setting up ... Mountaire Overview Mountaire Farms is an agricultural food production and processing company ...
Grain Inspector Join Eurofins Grain Inspection and turn your passion for agriculture into a career ... Why This Role Matters Every sample you test helps a farmer get fair value for their harvest. You'll ...
Grain Inspector Join Eurofins Grain Inspection and turn your passion for agriculture into a career ... Why This Role Matters Every sample you test helps a farmer get fair value for their harvest. You'll ...
Grain Elevator Operator
Avon, NY · On-site
$22/hr
Howlett Farms is seeking TWO dedicated Level II Grain Operators to join our Avon Operations Team. This position handles incoming and outgoing grain, ensures grain quality, and provides outstanding ...
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Grain Elevator Operator
Avon, NY · On-site
$22/hr
Howlett Farms is seeking TWO dedicated Level II Grain Operators to join our Avon Operations Team. This position handles incoming and outgoing grain, ensures grain quality, and provides outstanding ...
Provide exceptional customer service to farmers, customers, and suppliers. * Unload incoming grain trucks and perform quality inspections to ensure compliance with established standards. * Load grain ...
Provide exceptional customer service to farmers, customers, and suppliers. * Unload incoming grain trucks and perform quality inspections to ensure compliance with established standards. * Load grain ...
Grain Handler
Hoffman, MN · On-site
$21 - $23/hr
Pro-Ag Farmers Co-op in Hoffman, MN is looking for a part-time grain handler. If you are looking to gain new skills and learn to operate various agricultural equipment, then we are looking for you!
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Grain Handler
Hoffman, MN · On-site
$21 - $23/hr
Pro-Ag Farmers Co-op in Hoffman, MN is looking for a part-time grain handler. If you are looking to gain new skills and learn to operate various agricultural equipment, then we are looking for you!
Grain Inspector Parttime
West Harrison, IN · On-site
$16/hr
Grain Inspector Join Eurofins Grain Inspection and turn your passion for agriculture into a career ... Why This Role Matters Every sample you test helps a farmer get fair value for their harvest. You'll ...
Grain Inspector Parttime
West Harrison, IN · On-site
$16/hr
Grain Inspector Join Eurofins Grain Inspection and turn your passion for agriculture into a career ... Why This Role Matters Every sample you test helps a farmer get fair value for their harvest. You'll ...
Procure grain through on-farm visits, phone calls, and customer meetings * Analyze local supply/demand, competition, crop and market conditions to offer competitive bids * Create and communicate ...
Procure grain through on-farm visits, phone calls, and customer meetings * Analyze local supply/demand, competition, crop and market conditions to offer competitive bids * Create and communicate ...
It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply ... Summary As a Grain Operator, you will play an essential role in keeping our grain operations ...
It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply ... Summary As a Grain Operator, you will play an essential role in keeping our grain operations ...
Grain Operator
Hurlock, MD · On-site
$17.50 - $26.50/hr
It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply ... Summary As a Grain Operator, you will play an essential role in keeping our grain operations ...
Grain Operator
Hurlock, MD · On-site
$17.50 - $26.50/hr
It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply ... Summary As a Grain Operator, you will play an essential role in keeping our grain operations ...
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Posted 12 days ago
Mountaire Farms rating
7.5
Based on 34 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
142nd of 401 rated food and drinks producers
Job description
Primary Purpose
Operate conveyance equipment to move grain to and from storage. Setting up, controlling, adjusting and feeding grain into semi-automated machines and equipment. Unload and load trucks, shipping containers and rail cars with grain. Operate other equipment, use hand tools to maintain good housekeeping standards and assist with minor repairs. Computer understanding - run the scales and enter data.
Regular hours for the Grain Operator position are 7:00am-4:00pm, Monday through Friday. During peak harvest season (late summer through fall), demand may require extended hours, typically 7:00am-7:00pm 6/7 days a week.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
- Operate conveyance equipment to move grain to and from storage.
- Load grain for outbound shipment.
- Housekeeping and assist with completion of minor repairs.
- Operate grain drying equipment.
- Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 0 - 2 years' relevant experience.
- Previous work-related skills.
- Ability to lift over 50 lbs.
- Must be able to climb up to 150 feet.
Mountaire Overview
Mountaire Farms is an agricultural food production and processing company providing work for over 10,000 people at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that's the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.
Total Compensation
Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k), Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement and many exciting career development programs!
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