What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production technician position at Central Valley Ag?
PURPOSE
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
As a Feed Production Technician at Central Valley Ag you are responsible for mixing feed, pelleting / cubing of the mash feed, routing of feed to the correct destination, monitoring pellets / cubes for optimal quality and through-put, inputting data into record keeping forms for efficiencies, and making feed in accordance with SOP s, GMP s and HACCP policy s.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Electrical understanding of how process control systems work and operate equipment through automation.
- Be able to read digital readouts with extreme accuracy.
- Mechanical aptitude is a must to assist with maintenance and operation of equipment.
- Have knowledge of major feed ingredients and medications.
- Tracks feed mill efficiency daily and focuses on data tracking for trials.
- Be able to work with numerous job functions operating at the same time.
- Have an understanding of quality control practices and procedures.
- Have a focus on the housekeeping and cleanliness of the facility.
- Abide by and observe all safety rules, HACCP regulations, and company policies.
- Constantly research ways to improve efficiency, throughput, and quality.
- Oversee implementation of new automation and process changes.
- Ensure mill is meeting volume requirements through daily monitoring.
- Assist in ensuring paperwork is completed accurately and timely.
- Training of mill operations personnel and other production technicians.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
There are no supervisory roles with the position.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Associate degree in a related field and / or two to four years equivalent experience required.
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner and establish effective working relationships with internal operations and external customers.
- Great understanding of mechanical and electrical skills.
- Works in a way that demonstrates safety is a priority. Promotes a work environment that is safe for everyone.
- We value the highest ethical standard-our word is our bond.
- Can plan, prioritize, organize and manage resources in order to accomplish jobs within the defined timetable.
- Ability to multi-task several assignments simultaneously and establish job priorities.
- Works well with others to achieve a common goal.
Central Valley Ag
Central Valley Ag is a farmer-owned cooperative headquartered in York, Neb. CVA has locations in Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska.
CVA is an innovative leader providing products and services in grain, agronomy, feed, and energy. You can find more information about Central Valley Ag by visiting .
EOE race / color / sex / sexual orientation / gender identity / disability / veteran. Date posted : 10 / 23 / 2024
Last updated : 2024-11-16
