What are the responsibilities and job description for the Feed Mill Maintenance position at J.D. Heiskell & Companies?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
At JDH and each of our subsidiaries, we know that agriculture is about more than moving commodities—it’s about connecting people and building relationships that matter. Founded in 1886, we’ve been proudly family-owned for five generations, and our roots in the industry run deep. From our mills and storage facilities to our corporate offices, our jobs provide a safe and supportive place to grow and reach your potential.
Our experienced commodity traders manage grains, co-products, manufactured animal feed and animal feed ingredients. We work closely with a wide variety of origin markets to move commodities to destinations with demand. Using our extensive transportation network—including rail, truck and barge—we connect supply and demand across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Asia.
But we don’t just trade commodities, we deliver reliability, value and the promise of doing what’s right. Whether it’s ensuring quality standards or finding innovative solutions, we’re here to challenge the status quo and keep the industry evolving.
With a wide variety of career opportunities, you can find your fit, whether it’s working at one of our feed mills, managing logistics, trucking items to their destination or balancing the books at one of our office locations.
At JDH, we value hard work and the drive to seek out what’s next. Together, with our team of dedicated professionals, we believe we’re building a better future for agriculture.
Summary :
Feed Mill Maintenance requires a strong mechanical and electrical background to support maintenance in an industrial work environment. Candidate must have experience with installation, demolition, and maintenance of material handling equipment. Maintenance position will perform preventative maintenance and repairs of mechanical and electromechanical equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Communicate with Plant Manager on needs for parts, supplies and repairs while maintaining enough in stock for normal operations and emergencies.
- Follow and perform regular and preventative maintenance schedules on all equipment : motors, bearings, bucket elevators, hydraulics, pumps, compressors, drag and screw augers.
- Welding and Fabrication
- Understand and maintain feed mill equipment to reduce unplanned break downs.
- Rebuild rolls, reducers, gearboxes and other mill equipment.
- Maintain hydraulic and electrical equipment.
- Report any quality or feed safety problems to Plant Manager.
- Drive a culture of safety, accountability, opportunistic curiosity and contributes to creating an environment where people want to work.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements :
Physical Demands
