Feed Mill Technician

Versova•Croton, OH

About The Position

The Feed Mill Technician is responsible for daily feed production, coordinating the feed schedule, and operating the feed mill. The role supports efficient feed production and delivery, ingredient inventory management, and compliance with safety and quality standards. The position is based at a feed mill and involves indoor and outdoor work, exposure to grain dust, varying temperatures, loud machinery, and potential odors associated with grain storage and manure management. Work hours may vary according to operational needs, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Personal protective equipment is required as needed.

Requirements

0–2 years of general work experience.
Strong communication skills.
Proficiency with a computer using a current Windows operating system, Word, and Excel, and ability to learn Windows-based programs including Beta Raven, FMM, and LogMeIn.
Understanding of safe work practices, including respiratory protection, elevated work platforms, fall protection, control of hazardous energy, fire protection systems, electrical safety, forklift and hoist operation, confined-space entry, personal protective equipment, and employee “Right to Know.”
Ability to safely perform essential physical tasks, including bending, stooping, lifting up to 55 lbs., climbing ladders, working in confined spaces, and working at heights up to 200 feet.
Ability to pass a PFT examination for respirator use.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required by production demand.

Responsibilities

Maintain compliance with internal and external quality, food safety, and site safety policies and procedures.
Promote a culture consistent with Iowa Cage Free and Versova Feed Teams’ Guiding Principles and Core Values.
Place incoming ingredients in the proper bins and communicate with the team about incoming loads.
Enter daily loads into FMM and accurately record ingredient loads in the BETA Raven receiving system.
Assist the Feed Mill Manager in maintaining sufficient ingredient inventory.
Monitor the batching system to support efficient operation and correct load routing.
Complete required paperwork.
Perform preventative maintenance and document maintenance concerns with action plans and status reports.
Safely and accurately deliver finished feed to layer and pullet finished-feed bins, ensuring feed is placed in the correct house at the appropriate time.
Collect, inspect, and bag samples of each delivered load.
Perform pre-trip inspections and ensure transportation equipment is in satisfactory condition.
Manage traffic flow in the receiving area and unload grain and ingredient trucks.
Perform other duties as assigned.