Feed Mill Operator (Gothenburg, NE)
About The Position
The Feed Mill Operator is responsible for the daily operation of equipment to process and manufacture feed products according to Company Standard Operating Procedures. This role involves prioritizing daily production, maintaining accurate records of feed manufactured and ingredients used, and managing antibiotic usage. The operator will also assist with loading complete feed, providing feed tickets, and ensuring proper adjustments are made in the Feed Office Pro system. Additionally, the role includes receiving and storing ingredients, coordinating inventory flow, monitoring grain quality, maintaining and adjusting equipment, performing housekeeping, and adhering to all company safety standards. Quality control is also a key aspect, involving collecting samples, grading grain, and retaining samples of ingredients and finished feed.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Knowledge of agriculture and feed operation practices and procedures.
- Basic understanding of computer operations.
- Skill in following oral and written communications.
- Skill in time management.
- Skill in organizational skills.
- Skill in attention to detail.
- Skill in customer service.
- Ability to follow verbal/written instructions.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment to accomplish goals.
- Desire to learn new skills and technology systems.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Proper operation of the pellet mill(s) to ensure a high quality pellet.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.
- Two options for dental coverage.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
