Position Summary:
As a Lead, you will report to the Feed Location Manager and have the opportunity to lead a team of employees, build long-lasting relationships with our customers, and feel rewarded for the work you put in. In the mill, you will mix feed, work in our warehouse, drive forklift, handle 50-80 lbs. bags (or smaller), and sometimes work at elevated heights (as needed).
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Run the control board/computer, enter ration data, and adjust mixes in an efficient manner.
- Receive inbound feed ingredients.
- Manage labor/trucks and planning.
- Assist with inventory management.
- Understand feed types and forms for sequencing.
- Ensure facility is well maintained.
- Perform routine inspections of equipment and property and report findings to Location Manager.
- Perform general housekeeping, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Make recommendations for improvements in the facility or to equipment.
- Follow up to ensure that work has been completed efficiently.
- Attend safety and related job trainings as they become available.
- Work in an effective and efficient manner.
- Ensure all feed is made to the quality standard of United Cooperative and meets the requirements of all State and Federal regulations.
- Always represent yourself and United Cooperative professionally in action and appearance - positively enriching the culture of United Cooperative.
Qualifications:
- One year of relevant experience or any equivalent experience that demonstrates the ability to do the job.
- Skilled in operation of equipment.
- Have an understanding of DOT regulations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, customers and the general public.
- Ability to lead a team of employees to strive for success.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Self-motivated/self-directed.
- Ability to make independent judgments, which have moderate impacts on the employees and the organization.
- Understanding of basic math calculations.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs frequently.
- Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and climb as needed.
- Employee will be frequently exposed to machinery and moving parts.
- Employee will be exposed to feed dust which will require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Employee will be exposed to adverse weather conditions, heights, and confined spaces which will require additional training.
- The noise level in some areas may require the use of hearing protection.