Production Operator: I (Junior)

Feed Mill Operator

Location: Brandon, SD 57005

Job Type: 6 Month W2 Contract

Pay Rate: $20.00/hour

Position Overview

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Feed Mill Operator to join our production team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating feed manufacturing equipment, handling raw ingredients, loading/unloading trucks, and maintaining strict safety and quality standards to ensure daily livestock feed production targets are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment & Mill Operation: Operate grinders, mixers, batching, scaling, and pelleting systems to manufacture livestock feed. Monitor systems continuously and make necessary adjustments to maintain product quality and accuracy.

• Ingredient Handling & Loadout: Receive, move, and store raw ingredients. Prepare and manage loadout processes, including opening hatches, attaching hoses, taking samples, loading/unloading trucks, and ensuring accurate product delivery.

• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform routine preventative maintenance (greasing, visual inspections, minor repairs) and promptly report any mechanical issues or equipment malfunctions.

• Housekeeping & Safety: Maintain a clean and safe work environment through daily housekeeping, immediate spill cleanup, and general facility upkeep. Adhere to all safety, quality, and regulatory compliance standards.

• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with team members to achieve daily production targets and operational goals.

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

• Must meet minimum age requirements for industrial facility operation.

• 1+ years of experience in operations, production, manufacturing, agriculture, or general labor environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

• Prior agricultural, grain elevator, or feed mill experience preferred.

• Forklift certification preferred.

• Ability to operate heavy equipment/machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobiles.

• Flexibility to work extended hours or overtime during peak seasons to meet business demands.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, climb steps and ladders, and work at elevated heights up to 120 feet for long periods.

• Ability to lift, carry, shovel, sweep, load, and unload materials weighing up to 50 lbs frequently.

• Ability to work independently for extended periods, including in confined spaces or hazardous environments.

• Ability to work comfortably in noisy, dusty, and all-weather conditions (indoor/outdoor).

• Ability to safely wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which may include respirators, hard hats, eye protection, and hearing protection.

• Ability to use both automated and manual tools and equipment effectively.