Feed Production Tech

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Join the Agri Beef team, where our talented people are the foundation of our success. We produce world-renowned Snake River Farms and Double R Ranch beef, which are coveted by top chefs around the globe …. and which you will have discounted access to, becoming the hero of your backyard BBQ’s.

From ranch to table, we are committed to producing the finest beef available. We are more than just a place to work, we are a family! With ample growth opportunity, competitive wages and benefits, and a strong family culture, we’re here to welcome you home!

Assisting the feed yards with the nutrition and health of growing cattle, PerforMix Nutrition Systems is an Agri Beef subsidiary that assists in developing balanced diets for our cattle-along with other beef and dairy cattle throughout the Northwest-with the guidance of first-class cattle nutritionists. PerforMix develops and produces the highest quality feed supplements on the market. The company is comprised of nutritionists, a logistics fleet, sales force, quality control managers, and administrative support. This team understands that proper nutrition is key to the production of exceptional Northwest beef.

PerforMix is looking for a Feed Production Tech in our Moses Lake, Washington plant. The Feed Production Technician is a vital member of our production team who is responsible for producing high quality feed supplements. You will operate equipment to produce the feed/rations and maintain the production facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete production/batching
• Unload railcars
• Unload bulk dry and liquid ingredients
• Complete sampling and QC tasks
• Perform general maintenance, inspection and cleaning
• Operate a forklift according to safety standards
• Unload bagged ingredients and/or pallets
• Test batches
• Use a computer to perform required tasks
• Oversee usage tanks for best utilization
• Deliver sacked or toted feeds if applicable
• Perform mechanical trouble shooting and problem solving
• May be required to enter confined spaces
• Adhere to all safety, SFSF and company policies
• Participate in required training
• Maintain a positive attendance record by demonstrating consistent and punctual attendance on a regular basis
• Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic math skills, including the ability to understand metric conversions
• Must be computer literate and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  OR minimum of one (1) year of related experience and/or training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to use hands to handle, grasp or feel; will occasionally need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds from floor to waist.
• Employee must be able to climb 70 ft ladders at a time and work above floor level at different levels of height.
• The employee will be exposed to the outdoor temperature.

WAGE RANGE: $19.00-19.50 per hour

BENEFITS: Competitive benefit package offered for regular (non-temporary/seasonal) employees (and qualified dependents) working 30 hours per week includes medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, 401k, PTO accrual up to 15 days per year, six (6) paid holidays annually, and three (3) floating holidays.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Agri Beef, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.