Lead Night Shift Feed Mill Operator
About The Position
Gold-Eagle Cooperative is hiring a full-time Lead Night Shift Feed Mill Operator in Eagle Grove, Iowa. The role leads and supports production team members and helps keep feed production safe, efficient, and on schedule. The operator assigns priorities, monitors production schedules, operates manufacturing equipment, oversees ingredient handling and quality standards, supports regulatory compliance and workplace safety, and communicates important information between shifts. The role also includes mentoring teammates, troubleshooting equipment concerns, assisting with preventive maintenance, and helping ensure customers receive high-quality feed products. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Pay is $24.00–$27.00 per hour, plus a $1.25 per hour night shift differential. Benefits are available after a 30-day probationary period.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 1 year of feed manufacturing, grain handling, agricultural processing, or related production experience.
- Leadership and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to operate production equipment and computerized production systems.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Understanding of feed quality, food/feed safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in varying temperatures, dust, noise, and manufacturing environments.
- Ability to safely work at heights and in confined spaces.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including respirators, hearing protection, and other safety equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous lead, trainer, or supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of feed manufacturing processes and quality systems.
- Experience with pelleting, batching, loadout, and feed mill automation systems.
- Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support production team members.
- Assign work priorities and monitor production schedules.
- Operate equipment throughout the feed manufacturing process.
- Oversee ingredient handling and feed quality standards.
- Support regulatory compliance and promote workplace safety.
- Communicate important information between shifts.
- Mentor teammates.
- Troubleshoot equipment concerns and assist with preventive maintenance activities.
- Help ensure customers receive high-quality feed products.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Medical and child care flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) with company match
- Pension plan
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- CDL reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
