Feed Mill Operator (1st Shift) - Forest City, IA

christensenfarms; Blockton (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Christensen Farms in Iowa seeks an entry-level Production and Load-out Assistant to execute daily production and load-out goals for swine feed. You will ensure proper use and maintenance of feed mill equipment and meet daily and weekly order targets while delivering strong customer service.

The role involves operating machines, performing QA tests, adjusting grinding, documenting batching and loading, and supporting warehouse tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0–1 year of prior experience.
• No specialized training required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, equipment and housekeeping procedures are followed.
• Operate machines to produce swine feed to established guidelines.
• Perform QA tests and adjust grinding for acceptable quality.
• Operate load-out equipment to load trucks efficiently.
• Document batching, grinding, load-out, and ingredient receiving.
• Assist in warehouse operations as necessary.
• Support routine maintenance and equipment documentation.

Skills

Teamwork

Quality-focused

Reliability

Fast-paced

Customer service

Computer skills

English comprehension

Heavy machinery

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Position Overview & Responsibilities

This role is responsible for executing daily production and load-out goals to established daily and weekly feed order levels. Key responsibilities include ensuring the proper use, upkeep, and maintenance of feed mill equipment, consistently achieving productivity goals, and cross-training to perform effectively across all mill manufacturing functions. Additionally, this position emphasizes maintaining the highest standards of customer service and fostering collaboration with various departments to support organizational success.

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.