Feed Mill Receiving Operator - 1st Shift

Perdue Farms; Eagle Springs (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Farms is hiring a Feed Mill Receiving Operator for 1st shift in Eagle Springs, NC. The role focuses on unloading and verifying ingredients, sampling for quality, and maintaining a clean receiving area to support safe, reliable feed production.

The position operates Monday through Friday, 7:00am–5:00pm, with duties including weighing trucks, labeling samples, and assisting with loading and manufacturing as needed. A mechanically inclined, detail-oriented team player is ideal.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and math skills required.
• High school or equivalent preferred.
• Forklift operation ability a plus.

Responsibilities

• Unload bulk, liquid, and micro ingredients from trucks and rail cars.
• Weigh in/out trucks and record receiving on forms.
• Inspect loads to ensure company standards and facilitate unloading.
• Sample and label ingredients for quality checks.
• Maintain a clean, organized receiving area and support safety.
• Direct materials to proper bins; assist unloading as needed.
• Operate rail car pullers safely.
• Assist with loading trucks and manufacturing as needed.
• Perform inventory checks on raw material bins.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Feed Mill Receiving Operator - 1st Shift

Eagle Springs, North Carolina, United States Apply Job ID 81292 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.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00am – 5:00pm

• 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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