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Blending Operator

Perdue Farms, Inc.

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Location
Earlville, IA
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Job overview

Perdue Farms, Inc. is hiring a Blending Operator. The Blending Operator plays a hands-on role in producing high-quality blended protein products. This position is responsible for safely and efficiently operating equipment for loading, unloading, and blending products, while maintaining a clean and organized production environment. The operator supports daily production by ensuring proper material handling, equipment maintenance, and adherence to quality and safety standards, contributing to smooth operations and reliable product output.

Key focus areas include Operate blending production equipment., Operate the panel control system., and Operate powered industrial mobile equipment and perform routine inspections and maintenance..

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED and Ability To Load And Unload Materials Up To 100 Pounds. Important skills include Operate Blending Production Equipment, Operate Panel Control System, Operate Powered Industrial Mobile Equipment, Perform Routine Inspections, Perform Routine Maintenance, and Operate Transfer And Loadout Equipment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operate Blending Production EquipmentOperate Panel Control SystemOperate Powered Industrial Mobile EquipmentPerform Routine InspectionsPerform Routine MaintenanceOperate Transfer and Loadout EquipmentPerform Clean-UpPerform House CleaningWork Within Safety Guidelines

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED0-3 Years Related ExperienceAbility to Load and Unload Materials Up to 100 PoundsAble to Move Freely Throughout FacilityAble to Climb Vertical HeightsAble to Carry Tools and Equipment Up to 100 PoundsAble to Work in Extreme TemperaturesAble to Work in HumidityAble to Work in NoiseAble to Work With ChemicalsAble to Wear Protective EquipmentAble to Wear Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

Full job description

Perdue AgriBusiness is an international agricultural products and services company that handles agricultural commodities and a diverse portfolio of products and businesses. 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

Play a hands-on role in delivering high quality blended protein products. The Blending Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating equipment used to load, unload, and blend products while maintaining a clean, organized, and well-functioning production environment. This role supports daily production operations by ensuring materials are handled properly, equipment is maintained, and quality and safety standards are consistently met. The Blending Operator is a key contributor to smooth operations and reliable product output across the facility.

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Operate blending production equipment.

  • Operate the panel control system.

  • Operate powered industrial mobile equipment and perform routine inspections and maintenance.

  • Operate all transfer and loadout equipment.

  • Perform routine preventive maintenance as required.

  • Assist maintenance associates as directed during equipment repairs.

  • Perform clean-up and house cleaning as directed within assigned areas.

  • Perform all work within the safety guidelines established by local, state, and federal agencies as well as company policies.

Minimum Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED.

  • 0 to 3 years of related experience

  • Ability to load and unload materials up to 100 pounds

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

  • Able to move freely throughout the facility to include climbing vertical heights (0 - 180'), carrying tools and equipment (0-100 pounds), exposure to extreme temperatures (0-100 Degrees Fahrenheit), humidity, (0 - 100%), noise (50db to 100db-hearing protection required), and chemicals (MSDS sheets available).

  • Must be able to wear protective equipment to include self-contained breathing apparatus.

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 891 open Operator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$54–70K/yr47 salary ranges
  • US median$22–25/hr380 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 13 open Operator jobs in Iowa and 891 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Operator postings that state a minimum ask for (median 2 years, across 304 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 469 of the 891 open Operator jobs (53%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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