Production Operator (2nd Shift)
About The Position
At Christensen Farms in Forest City, we're more than just a feed mill. We're a team that helps feed the animals that help feed America. Every day, our employees receive grain and ingredients, operate highly automated feed manufacturing equipment, conduct quality checks, load feed trucks, and maintain the systems that keep our mill running safely and efficiently. What sets us apart is our commitment to safety, teamwork, and growth. Employees here have the ability to cross train on several contributing roles, so you are not stuck doing the same thing every day. Our operators, maintenance technicians, and leaders work side by side, supporting one another, solving challenges together, and celebrating shared successes. If you're looking for a hands-on career where your work matters, you work alongside a strong team, and you have opportunities to learn new skills and grow, the Forest City Feed Mill is the place for you. Join our team and help us power agriculture while building a rewarding future for yourself.
Requirements
- High School
- Entry Level, 0-1 year
- Cooperative attitude and teamwork approach is essential
- Takes pride in quality of work
- Reliable and responsible
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrate positive customer service mindset
- Understanding of computer usage
- Ability to understand and follow instructions in English
- Ability to operate large machinery
Responsibilities
- Ensure proper safety, equipment and housekeeping procedures are followed.
- Support and engage in feed mill safety initiatives.
- Operate machines to produce swine feed to established quality guidelines.
- Perform necessary quality assurance tests and make necessary adjustments to the grinding process to obtain acceptable quality.
- Operate load out equipment to properly load trucks in most efficient manner.
- Perform and monitor proper documentation of the batching, grinding, loadout, and ingredient receiving.
- Assist in warehouse operations as necessary.
- Follow defined guidelines to produce quality feed.
- Assist in routine preventative maintenance on feed mill equipment and maintain required documentation.
- Responsible for proper feed and load out scheduling.
- Responsible for proper bin management and utilization.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Benefits
- Shift Differential for 2nd shift
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
