Feed Mill Operator (Griggsville, IL)

The Maschhoffs; Illinois; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO plan

HDHP plan

Dental coverage (2 options)

Job summary

The Maschhoffs in Illinois is seeking a Feed Mill Operator to run feed manufacturing, load-out, and ingredient handling in daily operations following company SOPs.

You will prioritize production orders, maintain production records, assist with ingredient receiving, monitor grain quality, participate in equipment maintenance, and uphold safety standards as part of a team-driven facility.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of agriculture and feed operation practices and procedures.
• Basic understanding of computer operations.
• Following oral and written communications.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; willingness to learn new skills and technology systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate feed manufacturing equipment and load-out according to SOPs.
• Prioritize daily production orders and maintain production records.
• Maintain records of antibiotics and reconcile with inventory.
• Assist in loading complete feed and provide tickets to haulers.
• Adjust Feed Office Pro to capture deviations in deliveries.
• Operate pellet mills and ensure high quality pellets where applicable.
• Receive ingredients, process receiving data, and help coordinate ingredient inventory.
• Monitor grain quality and record keeping for grain drying systems.
• Perform maintenance, housekeeping, and observe safety standards.
• Collect samples, grade grain, and retain ingredient samples.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

High School or better

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
• 3. 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.

4. 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 )

x

Hearing *

x

Speaking *

x

Climbing

x

Heavy Lifting

x

Manual Dexterity

x

Pushing/Pulling

x

Standing

x

Walking

x

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

Benefits:
The Maschhoffs offers full-time regular employees a comprehensive benefits package including:
 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%.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

1-3 years in agriculture or related field

Equal Opportunity Employer
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