Feed Production Tech

Agri Beef • Moses Lake, WA

12h • $19 - $20

About The Position

Assisting the feed yards with the nutrition and health of growing cattle, PerforMix Nutrition Systems is an Agri Beef subsidiary that assists in developing balanced diets for our cattle-along with other beef and dairy cattle throughout the Northwest-with the guidance of first-class cattle nutritionists. PerforMix develops and produces the highest quality feed supplements on the market. The company is comprised of nutritionists, a logistics fleet, sales force, quality control managers, and administrative support. This team understands that proper nutrition is key to the production of exceptional Northwest beef.

Requirements

• Basic math skills, including the ability to understand metric conversions
• Must be computer literate and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• OR minimum of one (1) year of related experience and/or training
• Employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to use hands to handle, grasp or feel; will occasionally need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds from floor to waist.
• Employee must be able to climb 70 ft ladders at a time and work above floor level at different levels of height.
• The employee will be exposed to the outdoor temperature.

Responsibilities

• Complete production/batching
• Unload railcars
• Unload bulk dry and liquid ingredients
• Complete sampling and QC tasks
• Perform general maintenance, inspection and cleaning
• Operate a forklift according to safety standards
• Unload bagged ingredients and/or pallets
• Test batches
• Use a computer to perform required tasks
• Oversee usage tanks for best utilization
• Deliver sacked or toted feeds if applicable
• Perform mechanical trouble shooting and problem solving
• May be required to enter confined spaces
• Adhere to all safety, SFSF and company policies
• Participate in required training
• Maintain a positive attendance record by demonstrating consistent and punctual attendance on a regular basis
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive benefit package offered for regular (non-temporary/seasonal) employees (and qualified dependents) working 30+ hours per week includes medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, 401k, PTO accrual up to 15 days per year, six (6) paid holidays annually, and three (3) floating holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees