Bulk Feed Plant Operator – Production & Maintenance

J.D. Heiskell & co.; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

J.D. Heiskell & co. is seeking a warehouse/production associate to organize and execute core plant functions under the Plant Manager. You will operate bulk feed systems, perform weekly scale tests, and manage the flow of ingredients and finished products.

The role involves climbing, lifting up to 75 lbs, daily inspections, and basic equipment maintenance in a dusty, hot or cold environment. Safe, reliable operations are the priority.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Basic understanding of computers, math comprehension and previous plant environment is helpful.
• Mechanical aptitude in prior work history.
• Must have the ability to climb ladders, lift up to 75 lbs, bend, kneel, stand for long periods, work in confined spaces, work with heights, and work long hours in harsh environments (hot, cold temperatures and a dusty conditions).
• Exhibit good work habits, including excellent attendance and individual productivity.

Responsibilities

• Operate Bulk Feed manufacturing system.
• Climbing ladders and working at heights on top of facility.
• Perform scale weight test weekly.
• Dump bag ingredients into mixes as formula requires.
• Load - unload trucks in both load out area and in the warehouse.
• Wait on customers as needed.
• Insure bulk commodities are flowing from bulk bins.
• Refill Micro ingredient hoppers when needed.
• Perform daily inspections of Fork Trucks.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment including lubrication and adjustments.
• Clean control room daily.
• Clean mill on regular schedule.
• Pull Bag orders for next day's bag truck deliveries.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment including lubrication and adjustments.
• Clean mill on a daily schedule.
• Operate and monitor bulk receiving system.
• Test incoming ingredients, ie: Corn = % moisture % BCFM, properly record results.
• Unload inbound trucks as necessary.
• Unload rail cars as necessary.
• Insure bulk commodities are flowing into correct bulk bins.
• Perform daily bin inventory and rail car inventory.
• Perform daily inspect of Front End Loader.
• Clean receiving shed & office daily.
• Assist with any other tasks as requested or assigned by management.

Job description

J.D. Heiskell & co. is seeking a warehouse/production associate to organize and execute core plant functions under the Plant Manager. You will operate bulk feed systems, perform weekly scale tests, and manage the flow of ingredients and finished products.

The role involves climbing, lifting up to 75 lbs, daily inspections, and basic equipment maintenance in a dusty, hot or cold environment. Safe, reliable operations are the priority.