Feed Mill Operator (Gothenburg, NE)

The Maschhoffs; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) / Roth 401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

The Maschhoffs in Kentucky is seeking a Feed Mill Operator to manage daily manufacturing and load-out of animal feed, prioritizing production orders and maintaining accurate usage records. You will operate pellet mills, receive ingredients, monitor grain quality, and handle inventory flow while keeping safety and housekeeping in line with company SOPs.

A high school diploma is required and 1–3 years in agriculture or related field.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in agriculture or related field.
• Experience in agriculture or related field preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate feed manufacturing equipment according to SOPs.
• Prioritize daily production orders.
• Maintain daily production records of feed and ingredients.
• Assist in loading complete feed and managing inventory.
• Ensure proper computer adjustments for deviations in deliveries.
• Maintain equipment and housekeeping; observe safety standards.
• Collect ground corn samples for quality checks.
• Retain ingredient samples and finished feed.

Skills

Agriculture knowledge

Computer literacy

Oral & written comms

Time management

Organizational skills

Independent & team work

Learning mindset

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Feed Office Pro

Job description

Typical Duties of the Feed Mill Operator

• Feed Manufacturing and Load out:
• Daily operation of equipment to process and manufacture feed products according to Company Standard Operating Procedures.
• Prioritize the daily production order of feed to be manufactured.
• Maintain accurate daily production records of feed manufactured and ingredients used.
• Maintain daily records of antibiotics used in the feed manufacturing process and conducting a close out at the end of each shift to reconcile drug use with physical inventory.
• Assisting when necessary the loading of complete feed.
• Provide feed hauler with a feed ticket with a copy to be left at the delivery location.
• Ensure proper adjustments are made in Feed Office Pro to capture any deviations in feed deliveries from what was anticipated.
• Where appropriate – the proper operation of the pellet mill(s) to ensure a high quality pellet.
• Ingredient Receiving and storage:
• Receive ingredients into the mill including bulk items and bags.
• Process receiving information within computer based accounting system.
• Assist in coordinating flow of ingredient inventory including handling of grain at unloading and bin clean out.
• Assist in monitoring of grain quality and record keeping for grain drying systems
• Equipment Maintenance and Housekeeping
• Adjust and maintain roller mills to ensure proper grind of corn and other ingredients.
• Ensure feed cleaner or dresser is maintained and functioning properly.
• Communicate any maintenance issues that are identified to Mill Management.
• Perform housekeeping activities around specified areas according to Company Standard Operating Procedures.
• Observe all company safety standards.
• Quality Control:
• Collect ground corn samples and determine micron size according to company standard operating procedures.
• Learn and practice appropriate grading of grain received at the mill.
• Retain samples of ingredients received and finished feed shipped.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1) Knowledge of:

• Agriculture and feed operation practices and procedures.
• Basic understanding of computer operations.

2) Skill in:

• Following oral and written communications.
• Time management.
• Organizational skills.

3) Ability to:

• Work both independently and in a team environment to accomplish goals.
• Desire to learn new skills and technology systems.

Physical Demands

Activity Percent of time

Under 20% 20% to 40% 41% to 70% Over 70%

Visual Activity (Seeing )

Hearing *

Speaking *

Climbing

Heavy Lifting

Manual Dexterity

Pushing/Pulling

Standing

Walking

Compensation

Targeted pay range of $20.41-$24.00 USD per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Your choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.
• Two options for dental coverage, both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100%.
• Group rate vision benefits.
• Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance policies.
• Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, at no cost to the employee.
• A traditional pre-tax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 40(k) plan. The Company matches the first 4% of employee contributions, which is immediately vested.
• A generous paid time off program, including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full time employees.
• Participation in a Company Short Term Incentive Plan (STI) where payments are dependent upon several company factors/metrics.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

1-3 years in agriculture or related field

Equal Opportunity Employer
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