Job Description
Position Summary: The primary function of this position is to operate mill equipment and manufacture high-quality feed efficiently, while proactively solving issues to prevent production downtime.
Operating Hours: Monday – Friday: 7 AM to 4:00 PM, hours may vary depending on business needs.
Key Responsibilities: - Micro batch hand adds for mixer.
- Restock and rotate warehouse with site products, ingredients, medications, and pellets.
- Package & palletize 20-60 lb. bags of feed, and rotate old product.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the facility, fix broken bags, and perform inventory control.
- Receive and rotate incoming ingredients in the warehouse.
- Pick or load outbound products for customers, other United facilities, and United delivery trucks.
Additional Responsibilities: - Maintain quality wood pallets for shipping.
- Other duties as assigned.
Typical Work Environment: - Work is primarily conducted in a feed mill/warehouse/outside environment with extremes in temperature and dust.
Minimum Qualifications: Note: Candidates with diverse backgrounds, education, and experiences will be considered. Education & Training: - H.S. diploma, GED, or equivalent professional experience.
- Education, training, or experience necessary to manufacture, process, pack, or hold safe animal food appropriate to the individual’s duties.
Relevant Experience: - 0 – 2 years in a warehouse environment.
- 0 – 2 years in feed production.
Technical Skills: - Basic mechanical skills for troubleshooting equipment issues.
- Familiarity with safety protocols, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and a general understanding of manufacturing processes.
Non-Technical Skills: - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Organizational skills.
- Record maintenance ability.
Licenses/Certifications: - Valid driver’s license preferred but not required.
Physical Requirements: - Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds frequently.
- Ability to sit or stand for an 8-hour shift while performing repetitive motions.
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach in all directions.
- Ability to climb ladders and stairs as needed.
- Hand-eye coordination for operating equipment.
- Ability to work in confined spaces.
Safety Requirements: - Strictly adhere to all company safety procedures and regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
- Use required PPE, including masks, gloves, breathing apparatus, and eye/ear protection, based on task needs.
- Participate in safety training programs and drills to enhance workplace safety awareness.
- Report any safety hazards or incidents immediately to the Feed Mill Manager.
Job Tags
Full time, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Shift work,