Operations Worker - Night Shift

About Pro Cooperative

Our Mission: Building lasting partnerships by being PROactive, PROgressive and PROfessional.

Our Vision: To provide premier services to every customer through personalized relationships, whole farm solutions,
and advanced technical knowledge.

Our Core Values:

• Trust - working to earn TRUST every day, operating with reliability and integrity.

• Service – SERVING others with understanding, respect and care.

• Fun – having FUN building a Positive Team and Family Spirit while removing barriers and letting people do what

they do best.

• Safety - Ensuring the SAFETY of our people; doing what’s best to create the safest environment now and for the

future.

Job purpose

• The position of a Feed Mill Operator I is of great significance to Pro Cooperative.

o A person in this position is responsible to assist feed mill operator in the operation of feed manufacturing

equipment to mix and process ingredients to company specified formulations and quality guidelines and
provide related customer services in a safe and effective manner.

Duties and responsibilities

These are the basic duties and responsibilities of the position and must be performed competently.

• Assist in all aspects of the manufacturing of feed by assisting the feed mill operator in the following:

• Operation of feed mill batching equipment, receiving and load out equipment, micro ingredient addition and

grinding equipment.

• Maintain inventory at desired levels.

• Maintain equipment on a regular schedule to avoid breakdowns and anticipate and plan for major overhauls

requiring shut-downs.

• Fulfill all reporting and record-keeping requirements.

• Follow standards of quality as outlined by Pro Cooperative and other manufacturing and regulatory controls.

• Take ingredient, local mix, and customer mix samples and retain them for future reference.

• Account for each mix or other service provided by writing job, sales, or transfer tickets to ensure accurate inventory

control.

• Receive inventory, store it, and keep it saleable.

• Report inventory items which should be placed on order.

• Ensure sales tickets are made out prior to loading or delivery.

• Provide the customer with an accurate sales ticket and collect payment if needed.

• Verify all items listed on the work order or sales ticket are loaded and delivered.

• Perform housekeeping duties and maintain a clean working environment.

• Assist in maintenance of equipment.

• Follow all company and regulatory agency safety policies.

• Understand and maintain the professional image of Pro Cooperative.

• Establish cohesive working relations with other Pro Cooperative employees, its patrons and vendors to establish a

positive work environment.

• Complete training and attend meetings/workshops/seminars/continuing education appropriate to the position, as

assigned and approved by direct supervisor.

• Perform all other duties as assigned by direct supervisor.

• Assist other locations as needed.

• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations and Pro Cooperative’s policies, including Pro Cooperative’s safety

policies.

Minimum experience and qualifications

• High School education or GED; or one to two months experience or training; or equivalent combination of

education and experience.

• Class A CDL with required endorsements preferred.

• Possess proficient understanding of mathematics and a high attention to detail.

• Available to work extended hours as needed.

Physical demands
Physical activities typically performed while on this job.

ACTIVITY FREQUENY ACTIVITY FREQUENCY
Bending/Stooping Constantly (67%-100%) Sitting Occasionally (1%-33%)
Climbing-stairs, ladders, slope Frequently (34%-66%) Standing Constantly (67%-100%)
Crawling Occasionally (1%-33%) Twisting Constantly (67%-100%)
Grasping/Handling Constantly (67%-100%) Walking Constantly (67%-100%)
Kneeling Frequently (34%-66%) Balancing Frequently (34%-66%)
Neck Flexion/Extension Constantly (67%-100%) Squatting Frequently (34%-66%)
Reaching Forward Constantly (67%-100%) Change of Position Constantly (67%-100%)
Reaching Overhead Frequently (34%-66%) In/Out of Machine Frequently (34%-66%)

Physical effort
Physical effort typically applied while performing this job.

LIFT/CARRYING FREQUENY PUSHING/PULLING FREQUENCY
1 – 10 lbs. Frequently (34%-66%) 1 – 10 lbs. Frequently (34%-66%)
11 – 20 lbs. Frequently (34%-66%) 11 – 20 lbs. Frequently (34%-66%)
21 – 50 lbs. Frequently (34%-66%) 21 – 50 lbs. Frequently (34%-66%)
51 – 100 lbs. Frequently (34%-66%) 51 – 100 lbs. Frequently (34%-66%)
100 lbs. Occasionally (1%-33%) 100 lbs. Occasionally (1%-33%)

Working conditions
Work conditions typically encountered on this job.

CONDITION FREQUENY CONDITION FREQUENCY
Dust Constantly (67%-100%) Chemical Agents Occasionally (1%-33%)
Excessive Heat Constantly (67%-100%) Fumes, Odors Frequently (34%-66%)
Excessive Cold Frequently (34%-66%) Solvents, Petroleum Products Occasionally (1%-33%)
Noise Constantly (67%-100%) Others Specify: N/A
Vibration Frequently (34%-66%) Others Specify: N/A

Job specific conditions/demands
Job specific conditions/demands typically encountered on this job.

CONDITIONS/DEMANDS FREQUENY CONDITIONS/DEMANDS FREQUENCY
Driving –
Vehicle/Equipment

Occasionally (1%-33%) Power Tools/Equipment Occasionally (1%-33%)

Indoors Constantly (67%-100%) Hearing Frequently (34%-66%)
Outdoors Occasionally (1%-33%) Talking Frequently (34%-66%)