2nd Shift Feed Mill Operator

christensenfarms; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential for 2nd shift

Job summary

Christensen Farms in Forest City operates a high‑speed feed mill, and this role is on the 2nd shift (11:30am–8:00pm) with a shift differential. You will work alongside a team to load, grind, and test ingredients, ensuring safe, accurate production and documentation for traceability.

The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and hands-on skill growth, with cross-training across roles and opportunities to advance in a fast-paced agricultural environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0–1 year of prior work experience (entry level).
• Ability to understand and follow English instructions.
• Willingness to learn and cross-train.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety, equipment and housekeeping procedures.
• Support safety initiatives in the feed mill.
• Operate machines to produce swine feed to quality guidelines.
• Perform QA tests and adjust grinding to ensure quality.
• Load trucks using load-out equipment efficiently.
• Document batching, grinding, loadout, and ingredient receiving.
• Assist in warehouse operations.
• Assist in preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Manage feed and load-out scheduling.
• Maintain bin management and utilization.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Quality-minded

English comprehension

Operate heavy equipment

Computer literacy

Education

High School

Job description

*Shift Differential for 2nd shift

*Hours: 11:30am - 8:00pm

Position Overview & Responsibilities:

At Christensen Farms in Forest City, we're more than just a feed mill. We're a team that helps feed the animals that help feed America. Every day, our employees receive grain and ingredients, operate highly automated feed manufacturing equipment, conduct quality checks, load feed trucks, and maintain the systems that keep our mill running safely and efficiently. What sets us apart is our commitment to safety, teamwork, and growth. Employees here have the ability to cross train on several contributing roles, so you are not stuck doing the same thing every day. Our operators, maintenance technicians, and leaders work side by side, supporting one another, solving challenges together, and celebrating shared successes. If you're looking for a hands-on career where your work matters, you work alongside a strong team, and you have opportunities to learn new skills and grow, the Forest City Feed Mill is the place for you. Join our team and help us power agriculture while building a rewarding future for yourself.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Ensure proper safety, equipment and housekeeping procedures are followed.
• Support and engage in feed mill safety initiatives.
• Operate machines to produce swine feed to established quality guidelines.
• Perform necessary quality assurance tests and make necessary adjustments to the grinding process to obtain acceptable quality.
• Operate load out equipment to properly load trucks in most efficient manner.
• Perform and monitor proper documentation of the batching, grinding, loadout, and ingredient receiving.
• Assist in warehouse operations as necessary.
• Follow defined guidelines to produce quality feed.
• Assist in routine preventative maintenance on feed mill equipment and maintain required documentation.
• Responsible for proper feed and load out scheduling.
• Responsible for proper bin management and utilization.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education, Training, and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum formal education required: High School
• Minimum number of years of prior job experience required: Entry Level, 0-1 year
• Specialized Training requirements: None

OTHER SKILLS

• Cooperative attitude and teamwork approach is essential
• Takes pride in quality of work
• Reliable and responsible
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate positive customer service mindset
• Understanding of computer usage
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English
• Ability to operate large machinery

Specialized or Motorized Equipment and/or Tools:

None.

Christensen Farms is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to select the most qualified person for each position in the organization. No employee of CF will discriminate against any applicant for employment or a fellow employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other prohibited basis under applicable local, state, or federal law.