Feed Mill Operator 3rd shift

Pine Manor•New Paris, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Feed Mill Operator is trained to tend, operate, and oversee all the operator’s areas within the mill (i.e., receiving, batching, production floor, loadout, etc.). Operators will receive feed-in, and load trucks, and be responsible for daily maintenance of the feed mill. The company is a family-owned business with over 30 years of experience in raising and processing organic and all-natural chicken. They are vertically integrated, overseeing all processes from chick hatching to feed processing, and prioritize sourcing feed ingredients locally to minimize their carbon footprint. They aim to be a company of dedicated, faithful people who ethically produce naturally grown poultry.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of related experience.
Basic knowledge of computers.
Forklift certification REQUIRED.
Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate the completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Responsibilities

Ensure that the mill is kept clean including the mill, coolers, and the grounds around the mill.
Operating computer automation systems for receiving/batching required ingredients, grinding, mixing, and pelleting feed.
Set Rolls. Check pellets at the mills and coolers for length, color, and durability.
Fills in as Warehouse & Shipping/receiving Operator as needed.
Responsible for filling micro-ingredient, tote system, and maintaining necessary stock at the batching areas, and receiving when needed.
Operates forklifts and material handling equipment.
Follows standard operating instructions/procedures in the performance of all operator areas, including flushing procedures for batching and pelleting, along with record keeping.
Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment.
Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, and bins.
Prepares and maintains shift activity reports, tracks production reports, sampling reports, bag dump reports, reconciliations, etc.
Regulates flow of materials and observes flow to ensure attainment of specified products.
Performs daily feed, bulk, and micro ingredient inventory.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.