Production Operator

About the role

At Gold Star, we offer feed and nutrition services and commodity trading in the northeastern U.S., primarily to dairies. As feed and commodity specialists, our customers count on us to originate feed for the mills, manufacture it according to their unique specifications and handle logistics for a safe and smooth delivery every time. As a Production Operator you will organize, perform and complete the manufacturing of meal & pelleted feeds to order, including monitoring and testing for quality assurance as required, and complete the required daily reports.

Responsibilities

• Operate the bag feed manufacturing, scales, and sewing machines.
• Climb ladders and work at heights on top of the facility.
• Perform weekly scale weight tests.
• Dump bag ingredients into mixes as formulas require.
• Shrink‑wrap and label pallets as required per order.
• Load and unload trucks at the dock as needed.
• Wait on customers as needed.
• Load Gold Star bag trucks or bulk trucks for deliveries.
• Pull bag orders for next day’s bag‑truck deliveries.
• Ensure bulk commodities are flowing from bulk bins.
• Refill micro‑ingredient hoppers if needed.
• Operate bulk feed manufacturing system.
• Assist WEM room operator as needed.
• Assist ingredient receiver as needed.
• Perform daily inspections of fork trucks.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment, including lubrication and adjustments.
• Clean control room daily.
• Clean warehouse daily.
• Clean mill on regular schedule.
• Assist with any other tasks as requested or assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Basic understanding of computers, math comprehension, and prior plant environment experience (helpful).
• Mechanical aptitude demonstrated in prior work history.
• Ability to climb ladders, lift up to 75 lb, bend, kneel, stand for long periods, work in confined spaces, work at heights, and work long hours in harsh environments (hot, cold, dusty).
• Good work habits, including excellent attendance and individual productivity.
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen and background check.

Benefits

• Complete benefit package including 401(k), health, life, and dental insurance effective on date of hire.