Feed Mill Operator — Day Shift | $2,000 Sign-On Bonus

Life-Science Innovations; Willmar (MN); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Farm Service Elevator in Minnesota is seeking a Mill Operator for a full-time day shift (7 AM–5 PM, Mon–Fri with occasional Saturday rotation). You will batch and pellet feed, ensure medication is added correctly, and maintain safe operations under FSE safety and OSHA guidelines.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 1–2 years in agriculture, and experience with skid loaders and forklifts; boiler license a plus. Must lift 60 lbs, stand long hours, and commit to quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Special Boiler License preferred or ability to acquire quickly.
• 1-2 years of work experience in an agricultural setting preferred.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Time management and organization skills.
• Experience operating skid loader and forklift.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds, stand for extended periods and climb ladders.

Responsibilities

• Make safe, quality feed by batching and pelleting correctly.
• Ensure medication is added to feed correctly.
• Ensure downstream ingredients are applied correctly.
• Ensure finished feed is stored correctly.
• Fill bins with correct bagged ingredients.
• Complete housekeeping and preventative maintenance.
• Maintain logs according to SQF code.
• Willing to work in adverse weather and heights.
• Provide a high level of customer service.
• Ensure equipment is safe and operated in line with safety guidelines.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Skid loader operation

Forklift operation

Basic math

Computer skills

Agricultural experience

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Farm Service Elevator in Minnesota is seeking a Mill Operator for a full-time day shift (7 AM–5 PM, Mon–Fri with occasional Saturday rotation). You will batch and pellet feed, ensure medication is added correctly, and maintain safe operations under FSE safety and OSHA guidelines.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 1–2 years in agriculture, and experience with skid loaders and forklifts; boiler license a plus. Must lift 60 lbs, stand long hours, and commit to quality and teamwork.