Feed Mill Operator

HEARTLAND CO-OP • Reinbeck, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Tends feed mill that grind materials such as corn, SBM, ingredients for feed and drugs, by performing the essential job duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to use computer to operate mill equipment, bill product, receive and adjust inventory.
• May be required to maintain a current weighing license and grain grading certificate.
• Certain branches/locations may require the employee to maintain a valid driver’s license and commercial insurability at all times and/or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), please see the requirements of this specific position below.

Nice To Haves

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in the timely manner.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

Responsibilities

• Adds prescribed amount of corn, soybean meal, drugs and feed ingredients for making desired feed.
• Monitors inventories to ensure proper ingredients are on hand for mixing.
• Minimizes excess inventory and out of date materials.
• Monitors feed grinding to ensure quality of final product is consistent and of high quality.
• Maintains and repairs feed equipment.
• Keeps feed grinding area clean, safe, and up to code.
• Coordinates loads to maximize efficiency and maintain customer service.
• Maintains inventory of products including loading/unloading trucks and organizing warehouse.
• Operates mill in a safe and responsible manor.
• Keep production records including products ordered, inventory records, production records and billing.
• Maintain and record maintenance and housekeeping records in the appropriate logbooks.
• Certain branches/locations may require the employee to maintain a valid driver’s license and commercial insurability at all times and/or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), please see the requirements of this specific position below.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

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