Control Room Operator Feed Mill

About the role

Purpose: To produce and deliver maximum quality feed safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Essential operation of grinding, batching, pelleting, ingredient transfer, steam, and compressed air systems to produce and deliver maximum quality feed safely and efficiently.
• Dump bag ingredients into assigned micro system bins as needed to minimize no‑flows during the shift and fill micro bins at end of shift.
• Repair damaged bags in the warehouse by taping up torn bags and dumping the damaged bags ASAP.
• Record, date, and initial all documents; maintain accurate reports regarding feed manufacturing processes as instructed by supervisor.
• Rotate feed and ingredient bins according to schedule or as instructed by supervisor.
• Record process downtime on all manufacturing reports and communicate with other shifts and supervision regarding manufacturing problems.
• Maintain current and accurate inventory of finished feeds on the inventory board in the control room; obtain finished feed inventories at start of assigned shift.
• Assist maintenance with troubleshooting and fixing problems with all feed manufacturing equipment.
• Assist receiving operators with problem resolution to maintain adequate supply of ingredients.
• Weigh inbound and outbound ingredient trucks.
• Operate forklift to receive bag ingredients into the warehouse and place on micro bin platform for use, complying with OSHA regulations.
• Maintain good housekeeping in the control room and on the micro bin platform at all times; perform other housekeeping duties as designated by supervisor.
• Pull samples of finished feeds and prepare as needed by quality control.
• Answer phone and voice mail in the control room; communicate with growers and GK field supervisors to resolve feed delivery problems in the absence of feed mill office personnel and supervision.
• Perform and document daily routine safety inspections of work area as designated by supervisor.
• Notify supervisor of any problems with equipment and/or process.
• Responsible for scaling in and out all ingredient delivery trucks.
• Perform other job duties as required and deemed necessary by supervisor.

Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the day.
• Ability to hold arms in front of body infrequently; arm extension may exceed 15 inches.
• Repetitive motion with hands, wrist, and arms.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to operate all equipment with training.
• Ability to operate equipment by computer with training.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and work at high levels.
• Awkward postures: holding arms at waist level with extension that may exceed 15 inches (of little concern).
• Forceful exertions: lifting bag ingredients and transferring to micro bins (of possible concern).
• Repetitive exertions: constant motion performing different jobs (of possible concern).
• Work performed inside and outside with inclement weather conditions.
• Must review and receive training in safety programs: New Employee Orientation and Training, Electrical Safety, Ladder Safety, Hot Work, Lockout/Tagout, Emergency Evacuation, Housekeeping, Hazard Communication, Confined Space Entry, Fork Lift Operator, Fire Extinguisher, Compressed Gases, Line Breaking, Emergency Eyewash, Blood Borne Pathogens, First Aid/CPR, Medical and Exposure Records, Spill Prevention Plan, Flammable Liquids and Combustibles, Personal Protective Equipment, Accident Prevention Signs and Tags, Job Safety Analysis.
• Required Personal Protective Equipment (as needed): Dust Mask, Body Harness, Safety Glasses, Ear Plugs (in designated areas), Head Protection (in designated areas), Work boots with slip‑resistant soles and steel toes.
• Goal: Work well with others and be a team player; maintain quality product and good operation practice; work in a safe manner; drive safely and watch for pedestrians.

Schedule

Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and have a flexible schedule.