Mill Loader Operator

Adams Land & Cattle, LLC•Broken Bow, NE

34d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Adams Land and Cattle is seeking a punctual and responsible Mill Loader Operator to join the Mill team at its South Feedlot in Broken Bow, Nebraska. The role primarily involves safely operating a payloader, handling feed ingredients correctly, and keeping work areas and equipment clean. The operator performs basic preventative maintenance, such as replacing bits and changing oil and filters, and assists with repairs and maintenance on the mill and flaker. The position also involves learning mill and flaker operations and serving as a resource to run them as needed, as well as helping load and unload delivered commodities. The schedule is a rotating four days on and four days off. The role requires working in adverse weather and performing maintenance and inspections at elevations up to approximately 100 feet. Starting pay is $23.00–$27.00 per hour, and the position offers a $5,000 hiring bonus and comprehensive benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

Requirements

Be punctual and responsible.
Be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
Be able to perform maintenance and inspections at the tops of grain bins, elevators, and the flaker at elevations up to approximately 100 feet.
Be able to exert 50–100 pounds of force occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly.
Be able to stand and sit frequently; walk, carry, lift and lower, push and pull, bend, twist, climb, crawl, use stairs, reach, handle, grasp, and kneel or crouch occasionally.
Demonstrate commitment to safety and quality.
Have the ability to use analytical techniques for problem solving, coordination, and decision-making.
Be driven, organized, action-oriented, analytical, and able to multitask.
Be team-oriented.
Have professional communication, presentation, and customer service skills.
Have high attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical interest and aptitude.

Responsibilities

Operate a payloader safely.
Understand feed ingredients and proper handling techniques.
Perform basic preventative maintenance, including replacing bits and changing oils and filters.
Maintain cleanliness of the work area and equipment.
Learn mill and flaker operations and be available to run them as needed.
Assist with repairs and maintenance on the mill and flaker.
Assist with general mill housekeeping and cleanliness.
Assist with loading and unloading delivered commodities.