Mill Operator/Driver

Keystone Cooperative • Columbia City, IN

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About The Position

Schedule will be Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays approximately 5:00 am to 5:00 pm Position Overview: Primary duties to include the manufacturing of livestock feed and all related paperwork. Additional duties to include loading/unloading trucks, customer service, grounds and equipment maintenance, warehouse maintenance, and other related feed production duties, forklift operation and grain handling. This person may also be responsible for the handling of feed from our feed mills to our customers. This role will be required to get or hold a Class A CDL to perform the duties necessary to get the job done. Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Must be able to work independently and efficiently with little or no supervision. Assist other mill employees with operating activities. Operate scales for inbound and outbound trucks. Performing basic preventative maintenance, including housekeeping items. Understanding the feed ingredients and proper handling techniques. Accurately distribute feed directly to a feed truck. Operate equipment safely. Consistently follow all laws, regulations, and safety rules. Properly complete necessary paperwork and records. Assist with other duties as assigned. Skills and Qualifications: Computer skills and ability to learn new software. Have an understanding of safe working conditions and operations of vehicles. Be willing and able to work well with others, to take and give constructive criticism, and to lend a helping hand. Ability to use analytical techniques for problem solving, coordination, and decision making. Mechanical interest and aptitude are beneficial. Driven, organized, and punctual. Must be team oriented. Possess great attention to detail. Eventually will require a Class A CDL with acceptable driving history and current DOT physical if not already licensed. Territory and agriculture knowledge is a plus Proficient verbal and written communication skills Selected candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check Educations and Experience: High School Diploma. Agriculture background a plus. At Keystone Cooperative, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our offerings include: Health & Wellness: Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs to keep you feeling your best. Financial Security: Competitive 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability coverage. Paid Time Off: Generous time off with pay to recharge and spend with loved ones. Career Growth: Training, development opportunities, and tuition assistance to help you reach your goals. Employee Discounts & Perks: Exclusive savings and programs to make life outside of work even better. Join a team that invests in you—personally and professionally! Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is a 100% farmer-owned cooperative serving customers across Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois. Centered on the valued relationships that have built and grown the cooperative for 100 years, Keystone specializes in energy, agronomy, grain, animal nutrition, and swine production. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Keystone serves as a center point in local family farms and rural communities, ensuring today's successes and securing tomorrow's opportunities. Can't find what you are looking for? Upload your resume and join our talent community!

Requirements

• Must be able to work independently and efficiently with little or no supervision.
• Assist other mill employees with operating activities.
• Operate scales for inbound and outbound trucks.
• Performing basic preventative maintenance, including housekeeping items.
• Understanding the feed ingredients and proper handling techniques.
• Accurately distribute feed directly to a feed truck.
• Operate equipment safely.
• Consistently follow all laws, regulations, and safety rules.
• Properly complete necessary paperwork and records.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.
• Computer skills and ability to learn new software.
• Have an understanding of safe working conditions and operations of vehicles.
• Be willing and able to work well with others, to take and give constructive criticism, and to lend a helping hand.
• Ability to use analytical techniques for problem solving, coordination, and decision making.
• Driven, organized, and punctual.
• Must be team oriented.
• Possess great attention to detail.
• Eventually will require a Class A CDL with acceptable driving history and current DOT physical if not already licensed.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Selected candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
• High School Diploma.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical interest and aptitude are beneficial.
• Territory and agriculture knowledge is a plus
• Agriculture background a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing of livestock feed and all related paperwork.
• Loading/unloading trucks
• Customer service
• Grounds and equipment maintenance
• Warehouse maintenance
• Feed production duties
• Forklift operation
• Grain handling
• Handling of feed from our feed mills to our customers.
• Operate scales for inbound and outbound trucks.
• Performing basic preventative maintenance, including housekeeping items.
• Understanding the feed ingredients and proper handling techniques.
• Accurately distribute feed directly to a feed truck.
• Operate equipment safely.
• Consistently follow all laws, regulations, and safety rules.
• Properly complete necessary paperwork and records.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs to keep you feeling your best.
• Competitive 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Generous time off with pay to recharge and spend with loved ones.
• Training, development opportunities, and tuition assistance to help you reach your goals.
• Exclusive savings and programs to make life outside of work even better.

What This Job Offers

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