Systems Administrator

Perdue Farms is a family-owned food and agriculture company now in its second century of growth and innovation. We were founded on trust a value that carries through everything we do. Perdue Foods is a leader in Premium Proteins and Perdue AgriBusiness ranks among the top US grain companies.SummaryThe Systems Administrator will provide day-to-day systems support to the plant and distribution center located in Washington, Indiana. This position is100% on site and is responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining operating system workstations and servers, including web servers, in support of business processing requirements. The Systems Administrator also performs software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages. Principal and Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesPerforms software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages.Schedules installations/upgrades and maintains them in accordance with established systems policies and procedures.Provides support for all information and manufacturing system operations activities (multi-shift), including computer and network operations, troubleshooting, data control/security, documentation, software version control, backup/recovery, and system performance. Develops, maintains, and implements training programs for plant systems support associates.Manages the implementing of hardware/software/application changes and additions. Ensures users are using system properly to maintain data integrity, security, and recoverability.Assists in Project Management tasks as needed.#LI-DC1Minimum EducationAssociate's degree in computer science IT, or related.1+ years of related work experience will be considered in lieu of degree.Experience RequirementsRequires experience (or education) in microprocessor-based equipment, Microsoft product knowledge on Server and Desktop Operating Systems, Voice/Data, Network Administration, Database Administration, and Unix or Linux operating systems.Environmental Factors and Physical RequirementsThis is a physically active position requiringthe ability to ambulate between facilities (plant, distribution center, feed mills, hatcheries, etc.) and to bend, stoop, and climb ladders to access equipment.Ability to move equipment andsupplies from one place to another (lifting up to 50 lbs.) is required.When in manufacturing facilities environment, you will experience exposure to wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces, exposure to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity. May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 dbs. May be exposed to all chemicals found in poultry, food and processing plant.Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.