Mill Operator I

Microbial Discovery Group•Gridley, IL

About The Position

The primary function or purpose of this position is to operate the mill equipment and manufacture a high-quality feed in a time efficient manner, plus proactively problem-solve issues in order to avoid production downtime.

Requirements

S. degree, GED or equivalent professional experience
Qualified Individual education, training or experience necessary to manufacture, process, pack, or hold safe animal food appropriate to the individual’s assigned duties
0 – 2 years professional experience in warehouse environment
0 – 2 years experience in feed production environment
Knowledge of how to operate forklift
Knowledge of company procedures and work instructions
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent communications skills
Ability to organize space
Ability to maintain records
Valid drivers license
Forklift license
Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds frequently
Sit or stand for 8-hour shift while performing repetitive motions
Ability to bend, stoop and reach in all directions
Ability to climb ladders and stairs as needed
Hand-eye coordination for operating equipment
Follow all company safety procedures and safety regulations in order to maintain a safe working environment
Wear dusk mask, rubber gloves, breathing apparatus, as needed
Wear eye & ear protection if required

Nice To Haves

CDL driver’s license preferred

Responsibilities

Batch bulk ingredients and follow QA manual for sequencing and flushing
Micro batch hand adds for mixer
Restock and rotate warehouse with site products, ingredients, medications and pellets.
Package & palletize 20-60 lb. bags of feed, rotate old product and load and receive bulk trucks.
Perform housekeeping duties to keep facility clean and organized, fix broken bags, plus perform inventory control activities to maintain accurate accounting of various feed products.
Receive incoming ingredients and rotate them in the warehouse
Pick or load outbound products for customers, other United facilities and United delivery trucks
Perform other miscellaneous duties, as assigned by supervisor, including refilling empty LP tanks, substitute for route drivers and in production and maintenance, as needed.
Maintain good quality wood pallets for shipping
Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned