Feed Mill Operator - Atkinson, NE
About The Position
The Feed Mill Operator executes daily production and load-out goals according to established daily and weekly feed order levels. The role ensures the proper use, upkeep, and maintenance of feed mill equipment, meets productivity goals, and cross-trains across mill manufacturing functions. It also emphasizes high standards of customer service and collaboration with other departments. The operator follows safety, equipment, and housekeeping procedures; produces swine feed to established quality guidelines; performs quality assurance tests and adjusts the grinding process as needed; and operates load-out equipment to load trucks efficiently. The position also involves documenting batching, grinding, load-out, and ingredient receiving; assisting with warehouse operations and preventive maintenance; managing feed and load-out schedules and bin utilization; and performing other duties assigned by the supervisor.
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 perform 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 preferred but not required; training and assistance are available to help qualified candidates obtain a CDL.
Responsibilities
- Follow safety, equipment, and housekeeping procedures and support feed mill safety initiatives.
- Operate machinery to produce swine feed according to 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 of 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 and bin utilization.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Work collaboratively across departments and maintain a positive customer service mindset.
Benefits
- CDL training and assistance are available to help qualified candidates obtain a CDL.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
