The Feed Mill Operator is responsible for making feed as orders are made and all aspects of ingredient handling including receiving, conveying, mixing, and inventory management.
Position Responsibilities:
- Responsible for operation of the feed mill that is capable of making up to 24 tons of finished feed per hour.
- Responsible for making feed based on priority of feed needs.
- Responsible for conveying ingredients to the proper bin locations for the computer to batch properly.
- Responsible for managing inventory of all ingredients, including inventory count, ingredient needs, ingredient receiving, and ingredient placement within the mill bins.
- Responsible for preventative and repair maintenance on all equipment in the mill.
- Responsible for cleaning according to the OSHA standards of Good Housekeeping of the feed mill.
- Responsible for all documentation needed including feed order tickets, finished feed tickets, feed loadout tickets, feed delivery tickets, ingredient receiving tickets, and all regulatory documentation.
- Responsible for helping during harvest with receiving of corn and soy beans.
- Responsible for helping complete other necessary job functions required by your supervisor.
- Responsible for managing the micro ingredient system including filling hoppers with bagged ingredients.
Below is a list of necessary qualifications and abilities. Some are required at starting and others will be gained through work experience. Ability to use a computer for receiving of feed orders and operation of the Easy Automation Feed system.
- Ability to manage inventory and count accurately.
- Ability to communicate with various people to complete the job.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Ability to work independently and self-motivated to get work done.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to keep work environment clean.
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and repair for quick return to operation.
- Ability to work in hot and/or dusty environments.
- A valid CDL driver's license is recommended but not required upon hiring.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. intermittently.
- Ability to safely operate various types of forklifts and skid steers for handling of ingredients.
This job description is only a basic outline of the tasks that may be involved for this position. The job descriptions can change as the nature of the business grows, there may be areas that are not covered in this job description that the employees are ask to do.
Due to our bio-security policy, NPF employee's are not allowed to own any type of feathered pet/livestock.
Pay to be discussed at interview and is based on experience.
A Pre-Employment Drug Screen, Pre-Employment Background Test and Pre-Employment Physical are required. Applicant agree's to reimburse NPF $150 towards the cost of these Pre-Employment testing, if they fail to pass the test or fail to maintain employment for a minimum of 90 days. If applicant passes all three tests and exceeds 90 days of employment, NPF will cover 100% of the Pre-Employment expenses.
Benefits:
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work in Riley, KS?
- Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local laws/regulations?
Experience:
- Feed Mill: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person