About this role
Typical Duties of the Feed Mill Operator:
• Feed Manufacturing and Load out:
• Daily operation of equipment to process and manufacture feed products according to Company Standard Operating Procedures.
• Prioritize the daily production order of feed to be manufactured.
• Maintain accurate daily production records of feed manufactured and ingredients used.
• Maintain daily records of antibiotics used in the feed manufacturing process and conducting a close out at the end of each shift to reconcile drug use with physical inventory.
• Assisting when necessary the loading of complete feed.
• Provide feed hauler with a feed ticket with a copy to be left at the delivery location.
• Ensure proper adjustments are made in Feed Office Pro to capture any deviations in feed deliveries from what was anticipated.
• Where appropriate – the proper operation of the pellet mill(s) to ensure a high quality pellet.
• Ingredient Receiving and storage:
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• Receive ingredients into the mill including bulk items and bags.
• Process receiving information within computer based accounting system.
• Assist in coordinating flow of ingredient inventory including handling of grain at unloading and bin clean out.
• Assist in monitoring of grain quality and record keeping for grain drying systems
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• 3. Equipment Maintenance and Housekeeping
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• Adjust and maintain roller mills to ensure proper grind of corn and other ingredients.
• Ensure feed cleaner or dresser is maintained and functioning properly.
• Communicate any maintenance issues that are identified to Mill Management.
• Perform housekeeping activities around specified areas according to Company Standard Operating Procedures.
• Observe all company safety standards.
4. Quality Control:
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• Collect ground corn samples and determine micron size according to company standard operating procedures.
• Learn and practice appropriate grading of grain received at the mill.
• Retain samples of ingredients received and finished feed shipped.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1) Knowledge of:
• Agriculture and feed operation practices and procedures.
• Basic understanding of computer operations.
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%
Visual Activity (Seeing )
x
Hearing *
x
Speaking *
x
Climbing
x
Heavy Lifting
x
Manual Dexterity
x
Pushing/Pulling
x
Standing
x
Walking
x
Compensation: Targeted pay range of $20.41-$24.00 USD per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Benefits: 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.