Grain Handling & Quality Operator

Murphy-Brown LLC; Walstonburg (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a grain handler in North Carolina to weigh, grade, and manage inbound and outbound grain, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance. You will operate loading equipment, keep accurate records, and assist with logistics and customer interactions.

The role requires teamwork, reliability, and a safety‑conscious approach in a fast-paced environment with harvest-season variability. Benefits and training are part of our commitment to employees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Availability for extended weekday and weekend hours during grain harvest seasons.
• Respectful, approachable demeanor and positive work relationships.
• Commitment to safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Weigh and grade inbound and outbound grain and grain products to meet specifications.
• Prepare scale receipts and enter deliveries into the database.
• Operate loading/unloading equipment to ship or receive grain products.
• Inspect grain facilities daily; ensure proper storage conditions.
• Assist in scheduling logistics related to inbound/outbound grain.
• Maintain inventories and manage grain movements and blending.
• Interface with customers on a daily basis.
• Support safety programs and environmental compliance.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Flexibility for harvest seasons

Customer interaction

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a grain handler in North Carolina to weigh, grade, and manage inbound and outbound grain, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance. You will operate loading equipment, keep accurate records, and assist with logistics and customer interactions.

The role requires teamwork, reliability, and a safety‑conscious approach in a fast-paced environment with harvest-season variability. Benefits and training are part of our commitment to employees.