Feed Mill Technician-Temporary (Carlyle, IL)

Job Duties & Accountabilities

Typical Duties of the Feed Mill Technician:

1. Housekeeping and Maintenance: 

• General Housekeeping duties to ensure the mill is kept in a clean, dust free manner including the grounds surrounding the mill.
• Daily, weekly, and monthly routine preventative maintenance tasks including greasing bearings, checking gear boxes, inspection/tightening of belts, etc.
• Assist in repair and maintenance projects with the maintenance staff.

2. Feed Manufacturing:

• Assist the Feed Mill Operator as required to maximize the efficiency of the mill. These duties could include:

• Filling micro ingredient boxes.
• Ingredient bin clean out.
• Addressing ingredient flow issues.
• Bagging of complete feeds.

• Receive training from the Mill Operator on the operation of the manufacturing equipment.
• Loading of complete feeds onto trucks.
• Ensure that company safety practices are adhered to.

3. Inventory Control:  

• Receiving of ingredients into the mill – both bulk and bagged.
• Proper grading of ingredients received.
• Assist in grain and ingredient bin clean out. 

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma is required.                    

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

1. Knowledge of: 

• General maintenance techniques.
• General understanding of mechanical equipment.

2. Skill in: 

• Following oral and written communications.
• Time management.
• Organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer service.

3)   Ability to: 

• Follow verbal/written instructions.
• Work both independently and in a team environment to accomplish goals.
• Desire to learn new skills and technology systems.

Physical Demands

Activity                                                                                  Percent of time

                                                       Under 20%          20% to 40%        41% to 70%             Over 70%

Compensation and Benefits:

Targeted pay range of $17.00-$20.50 USD per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

The Maschhoffs offers full-time regular employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Your choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.
• Two options for dental coverage, both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100%.
• Group rate vision benefits.
• Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance policies.
• Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, at no cost to the employee.
• A traditional pre-tax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 40(k) plan. The Company matches the first 4% of employee contributions, which is immediately vested.
• A generous paid time off program, including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full time employees.
• Participation in a Company Short Term Incentive Plan (STI) where payments are dependent upon several company factors/metrics.

Salary : $17 - $21