Feed Mill Operator 2nd shift

Pine Manor Inc•Nappanee, IN

5h•$22 - $23

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.

Requirements

High school diploma or and plus three years of related experience
Basic knowledge of computers
Forklift certification

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.