AddressPerdue 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.
Summary
- Responsible to maintain equipment, buildings, property, and manure hauling.
- Work with other team members to ensure that timely and proper repairs are made.
- Assist in Capital Improvement projects as requested.
- Assist in daily hog production in times of staff shortages.
You can receive a $2,500 Hire on Bonus!
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Equipment Maintenance: Manure scraper adjustments, lubrication of corner wheels and drive sprockets, and all feed supply lines
- Equipment repairs: Feeders, waterers, gating, roofing, siding, curtains, manure scrapers, and conveyors
- Machinery maintenance and repair: Oil and Filter, lubrication of all moving parts, tire repairs, parts removal, and installation
- Grounds Keeping: Mowing, weed eating, road grading, herbicide application on perimeter fence lines and around buildings, and general cleanup.
- Manure and compost removal and spreading
- Any other duties assigned, requested, or directed by immediate supervisor.
Minimum Education
Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience Requirements
- Experience working with and maintaining farm machinery and equipment.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Ability to lead by example, and work with a team of 2-5 people.
- Ability to problem solve, be a critical thinker, goal oriented, and a team player.
Experience Preferred
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
Position is active on the floor activities such as equipment maintenance are routine. May need to move equipment occasionally. May need to access files, supplies and equipment. Position requires an associate to have the ability to move throughout the complex and all facilities. When in the environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors and grating surfaces. May be exposed to noise range of 50 bd to 110 bd. May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed to all chemicals used in the facility. Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.
Perdue 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.
