Grain Crew Leader
Bridgeville, DE, US, 19933
Perdue 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 exciting opportunity for a Grain Crew Leader at our facility located in Bridgeville, DE, supporting grain operations.
Day shift hours: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm for non-harvest; 7:00 am to 7:00 pm during harvest
Perdue AgriBusiness offers competitive wages and benefit packages to full-time, regular positions.
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 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.
Nearest Major Market: Delaware