Feed Mill Operator - Evening Shift

*This is an afternoon/evening shift - roughly 11am - 9pm*

Basic Function:

The feed mill operator will be responsible for performing tasks associated with feed production including unloading ingredients, manufacturing and loading feed, housekeeping and preventative maintenance in a safe manner for optimum production.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

. Operate all feed manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently.

. Produce feeds efficiently and in a manner that assures accuracy and high quality

. Unload ingredients of high quality, as efficiently and proficiently as possible.

. Set up distributors to unload ingredients (Verify that there is room for load before unloading) and finish feed is going into proper bins.

. Check in coming ingredients for color, smell, particle size and any foreign material (Any discrepancy should be brought to management attention immediately).

. Verify unloading area is swept up and cleaned after unloading of ingredient.

. Feed samples taken for every load of feed leaving the mill (Each sample will have paperwork filled out and put in plastic bag and kept for company retained sample).

. Must be able to use and understand load board to manufacture feed efficiently.

. Keep hand adds and medication weighed and ready for next batch of feed to be produced.

. Verify medication records are being filled out correctly.

. Verify when medication is being stored that lot codes are separated for tracking.

. Check calibration of scale used for medication daily (Log on scale calibration form with date and employees’ initials).

. Clean all magnets daily (Document with initials and date on magnet form).

. Responsible for keeping mill, grounds and control room clean and orderly (Documented on cleaning log with date and initials).

. Report any feed leaks or performance issues with equipment to the maintenance or operation manager.

. Will assist in any other areas of the mill as requested by management.

. Will perform any other duties assigned by management

Qualifications and Requirements

. Must be able to follow directions

. Be able to work well with others

. Good communication, verbal, written and math skills.

. Dependable and must work well with others

. Basic computer knowledge.

. Ability to lift 50lbs.

. Ladders and heights will be required.

. Trouble shooting on equipment.

. Basic maintenance skills.

. Multi-tasking

Competencies

. Dependability (Job requires being reliable, responsible, and being dependable in fulfilling obligations for the company and our customers).

. Attention to Detail (Job requires focus and detail to complete tasks).

. Self -Control (Job requires a willingness to compose yourself even in difficult situations).

. Initiative (Job requires a willingness to except new challenges and responsibilities).

. Self-Motivated (Must be able to stay busy and always be thinking of what needs to be done next).

*We will train you for this position.*

**Employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment drug screen**

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned by the employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22