What are the responsibilities and job description for the Feed Mill Operator position at Pillen Family Farms?
Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 million pigs annually. As a family-owned and family-focused farming operation, great care goes into everything we do. From family members to team members, to even our pigs we believe in treating others with respect and as part of our family.
Job Description
Job Description
- Responsible for ensuring that a superior quality product is manufactured and delivered in a timely fashion while assisting in the management of inbound/outbound ingredients and finished feed.
- With the use of our technology, operator will ensure that the right feed is delivered to the right pig at the right time.
- Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications.
- Direct setup and adjustments of machines.
- Manage ingredient inventory levels based on usage and production needs.
- Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
- Help to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.
- Perform daily sanitation to all our areas of the mill and equipment.
- Must be able to reach, bend, and stoop frequently.
- Must be able to climb ladders on interior and exterior bins.
- Must be able to operate a forklift and turn a crank to hitch a trailer.
- Frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Comply with all bio-security, safety, and animal welfare policies.
