In this role, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently performing scheduled feed mill mixing operations to support production goals and ensure products meet quality and company specifications. Make sure equipment is operating properly, cleaned and maintained to ensure proper and continual working condition if mill operation.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Beardstown, Illinois
Website
http://www.kentww.com/careers
Description
KENT Nutrition Group, Inc., a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies, is seeking a Mixer Operator to join our team in Beardstown, IL. In this role, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently performing scheduled feed mill mixing operations to support production goals and ensure products meet quality and company specifications. This is a first-shift opportunity working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The starting wage for this role is $23.04 per hour in addition to KENT standard benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k). Final compensation is subject to variation based on the candidate's skills, job responsibilities, location and other pertinent factors.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain mixing system for all finished feeds
Calibration of the mixing system
Ensure all mixing is in accordance with formula card for quality assurance
Record and update logs of various feed formulations mixed daily
Make sure equipment is operating properly, cleaned and maintained to ensure proper and continual working condition if mill operation
Keep management informed of any errors or issues in the mixing process
Follow feed mill Standard Operating Procedures
Assist in any area of production as requested by the production superintendent, plant manager or supervisor
Learn and follow cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) in Feed Mixer’s Guide
Other duties as assigned by plant management
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED
Must be a minimum of 18 years old to work in plant
Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements
Knowledge of HACCP Feed & Food Safety Plan
Knowledge of FSMA
Good communication skills; verbal and written
Math skills sufficient to complete documentation
Good mechanical aptitude
Thorough understanding of cGMP’s
Ability to cooperate with co-workers is essential
Excellent work ethic a must
EXPERIENCE:
Prior experience in feed or production related work
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Able to safely lift a minimum of 50 lbs. from floor to working height as job requires
Ability to work safely in a dust environment
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all seasonal weather conditions
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and physical