Feedmill Operator {2nd and 3rd shifts}

Responsibilities

• The ability to maintain the running operation of the feed mill.
• Receive the ingredients for the mill.
• Place ingredient orders, batch the feed, and run the pellet mill.
• Document all needed information regarding the feed mill processes and operation.
• Unload ingredients upon arrival.
• Clean the mills and facility as needed; responsible for cleaning out certain processes when plugged.
• Use technology to create the feed.
• Operate a locomotive, unload, and move rail cars and trucks.
• Pour micros into bins and change screens in the hammer mills.
• Assist with all other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and write legibly.
• Basic math functions and skills.
• Sound work ethic, honesty, and good moral character.
• Maintains a clean, uncluttered, safe work area.
• Maintains a positive attitude and interpersonal interactions.
• Maintains consistent and regular attendance.
• Prompt, punctual, and efficient with time.

Physical Requirements

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, if applicable.
• Exposure consists of an environment with dust.
• Work in a setting that requires bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, etc.
• Ability to use a variety of tools.
• Operators and personnel are required to wear safety goggles, gloves, and dust mask (optional) when working with feed.
• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.
• Ability to work in a stationary position, on feet for the entire shift.
• Ability to work with heavy machinery for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to climb steps and to access and egress through the feed mill.