Demo

Oil Refinery Operator

Perdue Farms
Salisbury, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 5/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/7/2026
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 producing high quality edible oil products. As an Oil Refinery Operator, you will operate and monitor refining, bleaching, deodorization, and hydrogenation processes while supporting safe and efficient production operations. You will handle material movement using forklifts and other mobile equipment, load out finished products, perform routine operator maintenance, and maintain sanitation standards within the refinery. This role is ideal for safety focused individuals who enjoy working with industrial equipment, supporting production from start to finish, and contributing directly to operational success. This position has a target wage of $21.00 - $31.50 per hour, based on shift, experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance). Overtime may be available. 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, vison, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off. Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Operate forklift, track mobile, pallet jack and tractor/trailer to load, unload and move supplies. • Operate refining, bleaching and deodorization production process. • Operate the hydrogenation production process. • Load out refined edible oil. • Perform general labor, housekeeping and sanitation of the oil refinery. • Perform routine operator maintenance on refinery equipment. • Perform all work within the safety guidelines established by local, state, and federal agencies as well as company policies. • Perform other tasks as assigned. Minimum Education and Experience • Reading, writing, math and analytical skills. • Lift truck license. • Understanding of Team Management. 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.

Salary : $21 - $32

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Oil Refinery Operator jobs in the Salisbury, MD area that may be a better fit.

  • Perdue Farms Salisbury, MD
  • Perdue AgriBusiness is an international agricultural products and services company that handles agricultural commodities and a diverse portfolio of product... more
  • 26 Days Ago

  • Perdue Farms Salisbury, MD
  • Perdue AgriBusiness is an international agricultural products and services company that handles agricultural commodities and a diverse portfolio of product... more
  • 26 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!