Grain Operator

Mountaire Farms; Frankford (DE); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eight paid holidays

Medical plans with onsite Health &

Dental and Vision programs

401(k) retirement planning

Profit sharing

Employee discount on chicken sales

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mountaire Farms is seeking a 2nd shift worker to operate conveyance equipment, load grain for outbound shipments, and assist with minor repairs. This role requires the ability to lift heavy loads, climb heights, and maintain housekeeping standards in a grain storage setting.

The position is on-site in a grain processing environment with responsibilities including operating grain drying equipment and data entry on scales. Training provided; prior experience a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 0 - 2 years’ relevant experience.
• Previous work-related skills.
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb up to 150 feet.

Responsibilities

• Operate conveyance equipment to move grain to and from storage.
• Load grain for outbound shipment.
• Housekeeping and assist with completion of minor repairs.
• Operate grain drying equipment.
• Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.

Skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Climb up to 150 feet

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION Operate conveyance equipment to move grain to and from storage. Setting up, controlling, adjusting and feeding grain into semi-automated machines and equipment. Unload and load trucks, shipping containers and rail cars with grain. Operate other equipment, use hand tools to maintain good housekeeping standards and assist with minor repairs. Computer understanding - run the scales and enter data.

This is for the 2nd Shift (3:00PM to 12:00AM)

• Operate conveyance equipment to move grain to and from storage.
• Load grain for outbound shipment.
• Housekeeping and assist with completion of minor repairs.
• Operate grain drying equipment.
• Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.

Primary Purpose

Operate conveyance equipment to move grain to and from storage. Setting up, controlling, adjusting and feeding grain into semi-automated machines and equipment. Unload and load trucks, shipping containers and rail cars with grain. Operate other equipment, use hand tools to maintain good housekeeping standards and assist with minor repairs. Computer understanding - run the scales and enter data. This is for the 2nd Shift (3:00PM to 12:00AM)

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate conveyance equipment to move grain to and from storage.
• Load grain for outbound shipment.
• Housekeeping and assist with completion of minor repairs.
• Operate grain drying equipment.
• Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 0 - 2 years’ relevant experience.
• Previous work-related skills.
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb up to 150 feet.

About Us

Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.

Mountaire Overview

ABOUT THE TEAM

Mountaire Farms is an agricultural food production and processing company providing work for over 10,000 people at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.

Total Compensation

Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are:

• eight paid holidays
• Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers
• Dental and Vision Programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Retirement Planning with 401(k)
• Profit Sharing
• Employee Discounted Chicken Sales
• Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• many exciting career development programs!