Job Summary
The Feed Mill Operator produces high quality feed and is knowledgeable about the feed mill manufacturing process, equipment, and systems.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY
The initial schedule will be 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a planned transition to night shift hours of 6:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.
Your role as a Mill Operator is not just a job but a pivotal contribution to the agricultural community. Your responsibilities include unloading trucks with precision, maintaining a clean work environment through general housekeeping duties, and collaborating with operations personnel. Your commitment to regular and prompt attendance, along with operating a computer-controlled system, ensures the seamless production of high-quality animal feed.
Key Responsibilities
✓Manage ingredient process flow of entire feed mill to include receiving, grinding, batching, and loadout.
✓Receive ingredients and maintenance of the feed mill, warehouse, bins, and related equipment.
✓Coordinate, plan and execute finished feed production runs for the layer and pullet farms.
✓Perform or coordinate preventative maintenance and repair of mill and related equipment as needed.
✓Understand internal feed computer systems and process paperwork, orders, or related information to support farm operations.
✓Follow established procedures to maintain sufficient ingredients and finished feed inventory levels.
✓Maintain a clean orderly work environment.
✓Provide back-up support to coworkers and other departments as required.
✓Coordinates with other departments on troubleshooting day-to-day equipment concerns with feed consumption, scales, and accurate reporting of feed usage.
✓Other duties as assigned.
✓High school diploma or equivalent.
✓2+ years related experience and/or training as a Feed Mill Operator/Industrial Maintenance; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
✓Awareness and knowledge of the mechanical operations of a feed mill and knowledge of proper equipment maintenance
✓Agricultural, mill, grain elevator, Industrial or equivalent experience is preferred.
✓Good communication skills and a teamwork attitude are essential.
✓Computer/iPad skills and understanding of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams) Safety Culture.
✓Mechanical, electrical, and metal working knowledge is preferred.
✓Ability to operate power tools and equipment safely.
✓Independent Self Starter/Team Player
✓Ability to work well with others in a fast paced, dynamic environment and have an attention to detail.
✓Mathematical ability is required.
✓Knowledge of production agriculture or feed operations is preferred.
✓Ability to walk and stand for 10 hours/day.
✓Forklift, Skid Steer, Front End Loader experience preferred.
✓Follow all company biosecurity and safety procedures.
✓Ensure a safe and clean work environment.
✓Adhere to work schedules in completing and performing all assigned duties.
✓Valid driver’s license if asked to perform functions off the site.
