Feed Mill Manufacturing Operator - Night Shift

Alcivia; Town of Cottage Grove (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Feed Manufacturing Operator for the night shift. This role involves manufacturing and packaging animal feed, ensuring quality control, and maintaining equipment. Join a supportive team where your contributions are valued, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans. If you have a passion for agriculture and a positive attitude, this opportunity will allow you to grow your skills in a dynamic environment while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Company-Paid Training

Company Clothing Allowance

Safety Boot Allowance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Previous feed operator experience is preferred.
• Some computer and technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, inspect, and package animal feed products.
• Maintain equipment and perform quality control checks.
• Assist with monitoring inventories and ensuring proper ingredients.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Problem Solving

Organization

Time Management

Computer Skills

Agriculture Background

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mill Computer Software

Job description

Description

ALCIVIA is growing and looking to add a full-time Feed Manufacturing Operator (Night Shift) at our Cottage Grove, WI location. Are you looking for a company where work-life balance is respected, honest effort is rewarded, and your contribution is appreciated? You’re looking for ALCIVIA.

• If you don't have a resume, then you can still apply for this position by visiting our Careers page (https://www.alcivia.com/careers/) and complete the "General Application (No Resume)" application.

Pay: $20.00 to $23.00 per hour (determined by entire interview process and prior/current experience).

Pay Type: Hourly, bi-weekly.

Work Location: 2586 Coffeytown Road, Cottage Grove, WI 53527.

Core Weekly Work Schedule: Sunday - Friday; 11:00pm to 7:00am, 8-hour shift.

• Core work week starts at 11pm on Sunday.
• Core work week ends at 7am on Friday.

Benefits: Full-time benefit eligibility begins the 1st of the month following date of hire.

• Medical Insurance, Health Savings Account (with Employer contributions), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Illness Insurance, Group Accident Insurance, Group Hospital Insurance, Legal Shield, and ID Shield.
• 401K company match up to 6% and 100% vested day one.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Volunteer Time Off.
• 100% Company-Paid Benefits: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
• Company-Paid Training and Development Opportunities: Tuition Reimbursement, Certifications & Licenses, and more.
• Company Clothing Annual Allowance.
• Safety Boot Annual Allowance.

ALCIVIA is a leading, member-owned agricultural and energy cooperative located in Wisconsin and serving customers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, and Iowa. We provide expertise, service, and products in the areas of agronomy, animal nutrition, energy, and grain, and have a full portfolio of options for competitive operating loans and input financing. Learn more at https://www.alcivia.com/

• Company Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXksxCuX2Ak
• Visit our Company Social Media Accounts: Facebook and LinkedIn.

Feed Mill Manufacturing Operator Essential Responsibilities:

ALCIVIA is looking for a Feed Manufacturing Operator to manufacture, inspect, test, receive, mix, package, and load animal feed related products in preparation for delivery to members. This position will be responsible for precisely weighing up feed ingredients and medications, while learning other important aspects of the feed mill. In this position may require you to work at all height levels of the feed mill. Responsibilities will include working indoors & outdoors throughout the calendar year.

• Bag and package feed bags
• Prepare trucks for loading/unloading
• Mix and prepare feed by adding a prescribed amount of corn, soybean meal, drugs, and feed ingredients for making desired feed
• Assist with monitoring inventories to ensure proper ingredients are on hand for mixing. Minimizes excess inventory and out-of-date materials
• Performing quality control checks on equipment
• Maintain equipment and facilities
• Understand and operate automated scale/dump systems
• Utilizing the mill computer and software
• Assist with troubleshooting and monitoring software programs
• Develop and maintain knowledge of the commodities handled at the location and comply with company policy and government regulations pertaining to commodities
• Keep all work areas in a clean, orderly and safe condition
• Conduct regular housekeeping duties such as sweeping, shoveling, power washing, scraping and cleaning up spills
• Occasionally assist with moving fleet around the facility to prep for deliveries
• Support cross-divisional collaboration whenever possible
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Feed Mill Manufacturing Operator Required Skills & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• Previous feed operator experience is preferred
• Previous manufacturing/production experience is preferred
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record is preferred
• Agriculture background is a plus
• Some computer and technology skills
• Good written and verbal and communication
• Excellent customer service skills
• Positive attitude and approach to problem solving
• Self-directed and focuses on taking action
• Ability to identify objectives and recommend the best solutions
• Possess a strong set of core values and beliefs
• Accept responsibility while maintaining integrity
• Remain persistence and recover quickly from setbacks
• Strong organization and time management
• Able to lift up to 55lbs
• Safety first mindset

Find your place in a positive, supportive atmosphere where opportunity is always growing, with a team that believes in its mission. Enjoy a job that grows along with you as your skills and talents evolve, while fueling the needs of your family, friends, and billions of others who depend on agriculture. Visit our Careers page to view all our current openings at https://www.alcivia.com/careers/

• ALCIVIA Locations: https://www.alcivia.com/connect/locations/