Feed Mill Operator Griggsville IL
Feed Mill Operator Griggsville IL
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$ 17 - 21
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Job Description
Typical Duties of the Feed Mill Operator:
- Feed Manufacturing and Load out:
- Daily operation of equipment to process and manufacture feed products according to Company Standard Operating Procedures.
- Prioritize the daily production order of feed to be manufactured.
- Maintain accurate daily production records of feed manufactured and ingredients used.
- Maintain daily records of antibiotics used in the feed manufacturing process and conducting a close out at the end of each shift to reconcile drug use with physical inventory.
- Assisting when necessary the loading of complete feed.
- Provide feed hauler with a feed ticket with a copy to be left at the delivery location.
- Ensure proper adjustments are made in Feed Office Pro to capture any deviations in feed deliveries from what was anticipated.
- Where appropriate the proper operation of the pellet mill(s) to ensure a high quality pellet.
- Ingredient Receiving and storage:
- Receive ingredients into the mill including bulk items and bags.
- Process receiving information within computer based accounting system.
- Assist in coordinating flow of ingredient inventory including handling of grain at unloading and bin clean out.
- Assist in monitoring of grain quality and record keeping for grain drying systems
- 3. Equipment Maintenance and Housekeeping
- Adjust and maintain roller mills to ensure proper grind of corn and other ingredients.
- Ensure feed cleaner or dresser is maintained and functioning properly.
- Communicate any maintenance issues that are identified to Mill Management.
- Perform housekeeping activities around specified areas according to Company Standard Operating Procedures.
- Observe all company safety standards.
4. Quality Control:
- Collect ground corn samples and determine micron size according to company standard operating procedures.
- Learn and practice appropriate grading of grain received at the mill.
- Retain samples of ingredients received and finished feed shipped.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
1 Knowledge of:
- Agriculture and feed operation practices and procedures.
- Basic understanding of computer operations.
2 Skill in:
- Following oral and written communications.
- Time management.
- Organizational skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Customer service.
3 Ability to:
- Follow verbal/written instructions.
- Work both independently and in a team environment to accomplish goals.
- Desire to learn new skills and technology systems.
Physical Demands
Activity Percent of time
Under 20 20 to 40 41 to 70 Over 70
Visual Activity (Seeing
x
Hearing *
x
Speaking *
x
Climbing
x
Heavy Lifting
x
Manual Dexterity
x
Pushing/Pulling
x
Standing
x
Walking
x
Compensation:
Targeted pay range of $17.88$21.20 USD per hour depending on experience and qualifications.
Benefits:
The Maschhoffs offers fulltime regular employees a comprehensive benefits package including:
Your choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.
Two options for dental coverage both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100.
Group rate vision benefits.
Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee spouse and child life insurance policies.
Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage at no cost to the employee.
A traditional pretax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 40(k) plan. The Company matches the first 4 of employee contributions which is immediately vested.
A generous paid time off program including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full time employees.
Participation in a Company Short Term Incentive Plan (STI) where payments are dependent upon several company factors/metrics.
Employment Type
Full-Time
