Feed Mill Receiving Operator

Perdue Farms; Chehalis (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

401(k) with employer match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Perdue Farms in Chehalis, WA is seeking a Feed Mill Receiving Operator to unload bulk, liquid, and micro ingredients from trucks and rail cars, sample and verify materials, and maintain a clean, safe receiving area.

The role operates Monday–Friday, 5:00am–2:30pm, with a base pay of $21–$24 per hour plus premiums and overtime opportunities. Perdue offers comprehensive benefits including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, and more.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and math skills are required.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Mechanical background is a plus.
• Ability to operate a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Unload bulk, liquid, and micro ingredients from trucks and rail cars.
• Weigh in and weigh out loads, and record receiving with proper labeling.
• Inspect incoming loads to ensure company standards; use a 15 lb sledgehammer to remove ingredients when needed.
• Perform inventory checks on raw material bins and report to supervisor.
• Direct raw materials to correct bins/tanks as assigned.
• Sweep and shovel receiving area to maintain cleanliness and prevent contamination.
• Assist with mill housekeeping and loading feed trucks or manufacturing when required.

Skills

Reading, writing and math skills

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Feed Mill Receiving Operator

Chehalis, Washington, United States Job ID 81129 Job Category Live Production

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. 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

Keep feed production moving efficiently and safely by ensuring every ingredient is received, verified, and handled with precision. As a Feed Mill Receiving Operator, you will unload bulk, liquid, and micro ingredients from trucks and rail cars into the correct storage areas while sampling and verifying materials to maintain strict quality standards. You will help uphold a clean, organized receiving environment and play an important role in supporting safe, reliable feed manufacturing. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, hands‑on team player who takes pride in accuracy, safety, and contributing to a high performing operation.

This position has a base rate of $21-$24 per hour, with opportunities for pay premiums, shift differentials and overtime where applicable.
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, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 5:00am-2:30pm

• Ensure trucks are weighed in before unloading and weighed out prior to releasing.
• Record receiving on appropriate forms, ensuring samples are pulled off each ingredient and properly labeled.
• Inspect all incoming loads of ingredients to determine if company standards are met as well as facilitate unloading by occasionally using a 15 1b. sledgehammer to remove ingredients.
• Perform inventory checks on all raw materials bins and report to the appropriate supervisor.
• Direct all raw material to proper bins/tanks according to assigned receptacle.
• Sweep and shovel receiving area between deliveries-to maintain cleanliness and to avoid ingredient contamination.
• Assist with general mill housekeeping when time permits or assigned by Mill Manager.
• Manually operate the rail car pullers in a safe manner.
• Assist with loading feed trucks and feed manufacturing when needed.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Reading, writing and math skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School or equivalent is beneficial but not required.
• Mechanical background.
• Ability to operator forklift.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Must be able to swing 15 lb sledgehammer.
• Exposed to all seasonal weather conditions, significant amounts of airborne dust and sustained noise levels > 85 db.
• Must wear personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to climb heights to 120 feet.
• Must be able to operate a forklift.
• Must use required protection when maneuvering on feed truck & rail cars.
• Frequent exposure to large commercial vehicles including tractors and trailers.

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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