Feed Mill Operator - Atkinson, NE

Christensen Farms • Atkinson, NE

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About The Position

The Feed Mill Operator is responsible for meeting daily production and load-out goals based on established daily and weekly feed order levels. The role involves operating equipment to produce swine feed according to quality guidelines, conducting quality assurance tests, and adjusting the grinding process as needed. The operator also loads trucks efficiently and documents batching, grinding, load-out, and ingredient-receiving activities.

The position supports feed mill safety initiatives, follows safety and housekeeping procedures, assists with routine preventive maintenance, and maintains required documentation. The operator is also responsible for feed and load-out scheduling and bin management, may assist with warehouse operations, and cross-trains across mill manufacturing functions. The role requires collaboration with other departments and a strong customer-service mindset.

Requirements

• High school education.
• Entry-level experience; 0–1 year of prior job experience.
• Cooperative attitude and teamwork approach.
• Pride in quality of work.
• Reliability and responsibility.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive customer-service mindset.
• Understanding of computer usage.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English.
• Ability to operate large machinery.

Nice To Haves

• Class A CDL; not required. Training and assistance are available to help qualified candidates obtain a CDL.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety, equipment, and housekeeping procedures and engage in feed mill safety initiatives.
• Operate machinery to produce swine feed in accordance with established quality guidelines.
• Perform quality assurance tests and adjust the grinding process to achieve acceptable quality.
• Operate load-out equipment to load trucks efficiently.
• Perform and monitor documentation for batching, grinding, load-out, and ingredient receiving.
• Assist with warehouse operations as needed.
• Follow defined guidelines for producing quality feed.
• Assist with routine preventive maintenance on feed mill equipment and maintain required documentation.
• Manage feed and load-out scheduling.
• Manage bins and their utilization.
• Cross-train to perform across mill manufacturing functions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED