The Feed Mill Operator is responsible for making feed as orders are made and all aspects of ingredient handling including receiving, conveying, mixing, and inventory management.
Position Responsibilities:
- Responsible for operation of the feed mill that is capable of making up to 24 tons of finished feed per hour.
- Responsible for making feed based on priority of feed needs.
- Responsible for conveying ingredients to the proper bin locations for the computer to batch properly.
- Responsible for managing inventory of all ingredients, including inventory count, ingredient needs, ingredient receiving, and ingredient placement within the mill bins.
- Responsible for preventative and repair maintenance on all equipment in the mill.
- Responsible for cleaning according to the OSHA standards of Good Housekeeping of the feed mill.
- Responsible for all documentation needed including feed order tickets, finished feed tickets, feed loadout tickets, feed delivery tickets, ingredient receiving tickets, and all regulatory documentation.
- Responsible for helping during harvest with receiving of corn and soy beans.
- Responsible for helping complete other necessary job functions required by your supervisor.
- Responsible for managing the micro ingredient system including filling hoppers with bagged ingredients.
Below is a list of necessary qualifications and abilities. Some are required at starting and others will be gained through work experience. Ability to use a computer for receiving of feed orders and operation of the Easy Automation Feed system.
- Ability to manage inventory and count accurately.
- Ability to communicate with various people to complete the job.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Ability to work independently and self-motivated to get work done.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to keep work environment clean.
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and repair for quick return to operation.
- Ability to work in hot and/or dusty environments.
- A valid CDL driver's license is recommended but not required upon hiring.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. intermittently.
- Ability to safely operate various types of forklifts and skid steers for handling of ingredients.
This job description is only a basic outline of the tasks that may be involved for this position. The job descriptions can change as the nature of the business grows; there may be areas that are not covered in this job description that the employees are asked to do.
Due to our bio-security policy, NPF employees are not allowed to own any type of feathered pet/livestock.
Pay to be discussed at interview and is based on experience.
A Pre-Employment Drug Screen, Pre-Employment Background Test and Pre-Employment Physical are required. Applicant agrees to reimburse NPF $150 towards the cost of these Pre-Employment testing, if they fail to pass the test or fail to maintain employment for a minimum of 90 days. If applicant passes all three tests and exceeds 90 days of employment, NPF will cover 100% of the Pre-Employment expenses.
Benefits:
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $37,440.00 - $41,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person