What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pellet Operator - Central Plans Milling position at Frontier Cooperative?
Central Plains Milling (CPM), a LLC of Frontier Cooperative, is offering an exciting career opportunity to the right individual that can provide a high level of operational skills while working in our Feed Mill located in Columbus, NE. Under the direction of the Location Manager, the primary focus of the Pellet Operator is to assist with the responsibilities surrounding the Feed Mill Operations.
In this role, you are responsible for:
- Safely and efficiently operate and maintain pellet mill equipment, following proper training of the equipment.
- Operate the Feed Mill pellet mill equipment to produce pellet feed for customers & producers.
- Monitor production and quality of the pellets.
- Prepare feed for delivery, bag & load feed orders on trucks or pickups; on occasion, assist with routing delivery trucks
- Receive ingredients into the mill - both bulk and bagged - & diligently maintain inventory counts
- Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly routine preventative maintenance tasks are maintained & documented. This includes, but are not limited to: greasing bearings, checking gear boxes, inspecting & tightening belts, assuring procedures are followed for efficiency & safety purposes.
- Accurately use company software system to transfer bagged feed to other locations
- Ensure the mill is kept clean, including the grounds surrounding the mill
- Assist in repair & maintenance projects with the maintenance staff and contractors
- Ensure company safety practices are followed, along with OSHA standards
- Perform any other related operational processes and tasks deemed necessary
- Provide exceptional Customer Service to our Patrons, Customers, & Employees in a courteous & professional manner
Minimum Qualifications include, but are not limited to:
- Feed Mill Pellet Operator must have the ability to read, write & speak the English language, maintain & promote a positive image of the mill. Dependability & ability to adapt, think & make decisions quickly, be helpful & customer focused at all times is important.
- Background in batching and pelleting preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. on occasion, climb ladders, stairs and bins when needed.
- Ability to operate forklift, loaders, conveyors, tractors, farming equipment & other machinery is helpful.
- Ability to work in & around grain, dust, & with Nebraska’s everchanging adverse weather conditions and temperatures.
- Ability to work long hours to meet business demands.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen test.
- Farming, Grain-Handling, Feed Mill &/or Elevator experience is helpful, but not necessary.
- A Class A or B commercial license, or the ability to obtain within a reasonable amount of time after hire, is preferred but not required.
This position is offered as a Full-Time position with a competitive wage and full benefits included.
For more information or to apply please contact Central Plains Milling office in Columbus at 402.563.3636.
