Feed Mill Operator 2nd Shift.

Pine Manor Inc; New Paris (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee store discount

Job summary

Pine Manor Inc. is seeking a dedicated Feed Mill Operator for the 2nd shift in New Paris, IN. The role involves operating mill equipment, batching ingredients, and maintaining safety and cleanliness across the facility.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent with at least three years of related experience. Forklift certification is required, and basic computer skills are a plus for recording production data.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of related experience.
• Experience operating mill equipment and batching ingredients is preferred.
• Forklift certification is required and safety procedures must be followed.

Responsibilities

• Operate mill equipment for receiving, batching, grinding, mixing, and pelleting feed.
• Keep the mill and grounds clean and follow standard operating procedures.
• Maintain accurate shift activity and production reports.

Skills

Forklift certification

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

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Feed Mill Operator 2nd Shift.

Full Time New Paris, IN, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1324

Salary Range: $22.00 To $23.00 Hourly

With roots in northeast Indiana, we are a family-owned company that has been raising and processing organic and all-natural chicken with the help of local farm families for over 30 years. We are vertically integrated and oversee every process within the company, from our chicks hatching at our family-owned hatchery, being placed within our community of more than 180 farm families, to owning two feed mills that process our corn and soybean meal mixture. We do our best to source our feed ingredients from local farmers to minimize our carbon footprint. We strive to be a company of dedicated, faithful people who ethically produce naturally grown poultry for consumers who enjoy wholesome, great-tasting food.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Ensure that the mill is kept clean including the mill, coolers, and the grounds around the mill.
• Operating computer automation systems for receiving/batching required ingredients, grinding, mixing, and pelleting feed.
• Set Rolls.
• Check pellets at the mills and coolers for length, color, and durability.
• Fills in as Warehouse & Shipping/receiving Operator as needed.
• Responsible for filling micro-ingredient, tote system, and maintaining necessary stock at the batching areas, and receiving when needed.
• Operates forklifts and material handling equipment. Forklift certification REQUIRED.
• Follows standard operating instructions/procedures in the performance of all operator areas, including flushing procedures for batching and pelleting, along with record keeping.
• Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, and bins.
• Prepares and maintains shift activity reports, tracks production reports, sampling reports, bag dump reports, reconciliations, etc.
• Regulates flow of materials and observes flow to ensure attainment of specified products.
• Performs daily feed, bulk, and micro ingredient inventory.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate the completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Management Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Experience: High school diploma or and plus three years of related experience

Computer Skills: Basic knowledge of computers

Compensation

$22-23 pay based on experience.

Schedule

2nd shift hours : 3pm to 11pm

Monday to Friday with some Saturdays

100% of our operations are in the surrounding communities of northeast Indiana and southern Michigan. At Miller Poultry, our employees enjoy the following:

• Competitive pay
• Excellent health, vision, and dental insurance
• Employee store with a discount on Miller Poultry products
• State-of-the-art facilities and the latest technology

We are your employer if you are ambitious and take pride in your work. As we continue to grow, opportunities for advancement are endless!