2nd Shift Feed Mill Operator

Aviagen; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid holidays and PTO 14 days

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Aviagen is seeking a Feed Mill Technician in the United States to operate all processing equipment used in feed production and support daily manufacturing activities. You will be responsible for equipment operation, sanitation, inventory, and reporting, while following bio-security and ISO procedures.

The role requires attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to work with others. Training and a comprehensive benefits package are provided by Aviagen.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of business English and arithmetic.
• Computer literate with experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers.
• Ability to perform tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to maintain records and generate reports with extreme accuracy.
• Forklift operation capability.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment including receiving, batching, grinding, and pelleting.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation.
• Complete FDA and production reports.
• Maintain Bio-Security Protocol at all times.
• Obtain daily inventories.
• Maintain ISO sampling procedures.
• Engage in preventative maintenance.
• Engage in weekly Plant fumigation.
• May perform other duties as deemed necessary by supervisor.

Skills

Business English

Arithmetic

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Accuracy

Record keeping

Forklift operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are looking for candidates with technical expertise to join our team as a Feed Mill Technician. This Position will be responsible for operating all processing equipment used in the production of feed.

Job Description Summary

We are looking for candidates with technical expertise to join our team as a Feed Mill Technician. This Position will be responsible for operating all processing equipment used in the production of feed.

Job Description

• Operate equipment, including receiving, batching, grinding, and pelleting
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation
• Complete FDA and production reports
• Maintain Bio-Security Protocol at all times
• Obtain daily inventories
• Maintain ISO sampling procedures
• Engage in preventative maintenance
• Engage in weekly Plant fumigation
• May perform other duties as deemed necessary by supervisor

Job Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of business English and arithmetic
• Computer literate, experience in keyboard operation, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees
• Ability to perform tasks with accuracy and efficiency
• Ability to maintain records and to generate reports which require extreme accuracy
• Ability to operate a forklift

Benefits

• Aviagen USA provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the healthcare and financial well-being of our employees.
• Aviagen offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Teladoc, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage, subject to the terms and conditions of Plan documents.
• Additionally, you will be eligible for company-observed paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on your hire date.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.