Feed Mill Lead: Batch, QA & On-Call Ops

Mountaire Farms

Millsboro, Northern (DE, KY)

Hybrid

USD 19,000 - 28,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans
Dental and Vision
401(k) plan
Profit sharing
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts

Job summary

Mountaire Farms in Millsboro, DE is seeking a production technician responsible for daily feed mill operations, batching, QA testing and compliance with FDA/GMP/USDA standards. You will coordinate batching schedules and work with plant personnel to maximize efficiency.

This role is on day shift with possible 2nd/3rd shifts to cover call-outs or vacations. Responsibilities include unloading ingredients, batching, recording FDA-compliant data, inventory control, and ensuring correct

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • 2–4 years of feed mill experience preferred.
  • Must operate forklift, skid steer and rail mover.
  • Ability to work long hours with hazardous materials and in adverse weather.

Responsibilities

  • Unload bulk, rail and bag ingredients and route to bins; operate forklifts and equipment.
  • Batch, mix and route feed per formula; schedule batching to optimize equipment use.
  • Record FDA quality data and maintain daily testing procedures.
  • Accurately complete reports, logs and inventory of ingredients and finished feed.
  • Ensure correct micro ingredients are placed in the proper bins.

Skills

Attention to detail
Team communication
Physical stamina
Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation
Skid steer operation
Rail mover operation

Job description

Mountaire Farms in Millsboro, DE is seeking a production technician responsible for daily feed mill operations, batching, QA testing and compliance with FDA/GMP/USDA standards. You will coordinate batching schedules and work with plant personnel to maximize efficiency.

This role is on day shift with possible 2nd/3rd shifts to cover call-outs or vacations. Responsibilities include unloading ingredients, batching, recording FDA-compliant data, inventory control, and ensuring correct

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