Feed Mill Operator (Griggsville, IL)

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 $20.41-$24.00 USD per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

The Maschhoffs offers full-time 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 pre-tax 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.