Farmer 3 - Feed Mill Operator
Farmer 3 - Feed Mill Operator
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Job Description
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
August 6 2025If a date is not listed above review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
565K-YNCSNPS - Farmer 3Business Title:
Farmer 3 - Feed Mill OperatorEmployee Type:
ClassifiedPosition Details:
The Opportunity:
As the Farmer 3 - Feed Mill Operator you will safely operate feed milling machinery and equipment to produce animal feed per specific feed formulas ensuring the production of high-quality feed products that meet stringent standards and are produced in a timely manner. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe and clean work environment inventory and storing raw goods ordering record keeping facilities and equipment maintenance and treating customers in a courteous and professional manner. You are expected tocomply withWashington State University (WSU)Business and Safety Policies and Procedures.
Job Duties:
Feed Processing 50%
Accurately measure and mix ingredients according to established formulas following standards of quality as outlined by department.
Operate feed mill batching equipment including rolling grinding pelleting equipment ensuring the quality of the finished product.
Ensure orders are processed in an efficient and timely manner meeting customer deadlines.
Facilities Maintenance Housekeeping & Safety 25%
Maintain equipment on a regular schedule to avoid breakdowns by cleaning greasing and monitoring and reporting issues to supervisor in a timely manner.
Assist in maintenance of equipment when needed.
Conduct regular housekeeping duties such as sweeping shoveling power washing scraping and cleaning up spills.
Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies procedures and regulations.
Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
Follow all company policies procedures and safety requirements.
Keep Mill and grounds in a clean orderly and safe condition to reduce rodent and fire incidents.
Feed Inventory Storage and Record Keeping 15%
Ordering receiving storing and managing inventory of raw ingredients including grains supplements and medications (may include blended bulk or packaged product).
Account for each mix or other service provided by submitting mix summaries from Feed Mill Manager batching system submitting reports and weekly summary to department main office to process billing.
Verify all items listed on the work order or sales ticket are loaded and delivered.
Develop and maintain knowledge of the commodities handled at the location and comply with government regulations pertaining to commodities.
Personnel Supervision 5%
Supervise and train student/temp workers.
Other 5%
Perform additional duties as required.
Additional Information:
This is a part-time (50% FTE) permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary: $3752 - $5011 Range 42 Step A-M
Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience education skills and abilities related to the position.
Benefits:
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical dental life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:
Three years of experience in farm work or maintaining livestock at least six months must include experience directing the work of others; OR equivalent education/experience.
Experience with Feed Mill Manager feed mill batching/processing equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
Operating farm equipment such as forklifts skid steers loaders manual trucks.
Ability to lift 75 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders stairs and bins.
Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures.
Area/College:
College of Agricultural Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)
Department Name:
City State Zip:
Pullman WA 99164-6310
Application Instructions:
Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
External candidates upload all documents in the Application Document section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) before starting your Workday application please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check:
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 engages in law enforcement requires security clearance interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity has access to personal identifying and/or financial information unsupervised access to university buildings/property or other business-related need.A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type:
Part timePosition Term:
12 MonthWashington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply including members of the military and veterans and persons with disabilities.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process contact Human Resource Services: (v) Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-; TDD Callers: 1- (f) or .
Notice of Non-Discrimination
In matters of admission employment housing or services or in the educational programs or activities it operates WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex race color national or ethnic origin physical disability mental disability sensory disability use of a trained service animal age religion creed genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status honorably discharged veteran member of the military or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law regulation or government contract.
Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX ADA/Section 504 and implementing regulations) as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment can be made verbally or in writing to WSUs Compliance and Civil Rights the Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights or both.
More information resources and contact information are available here:
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