Feed Mill Panel Operator (2nd Shift)

Perdue Chicken; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated individual to join their team in ensuring the efficient production of high-quality animal feed. In this role, you will visually monitor and program computer terminals, operate grinding equipment, and ensure adherence to food safety protocols. With a commitment to innovation and quality, this company offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will be valued. If you are passionate about food production and have the skills to thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you to grow and make an impact in the agricultural sector.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience required with reading, writing, and math skills.
• Basic computer skills and mechanical background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor batching, grinding, and pelleting terminals for efficient feed production.
• Follow food safety and quality control procedures.

Skills

Reading skills

Writing skills

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Mechanical background

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Computerized grinding equipment

Manual grinding equipment

Job description

Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.

Summary

Visually monitors and programs computer terminals, as well as operates all associated equipment in order to efficiently formulate, pelletize and direct all feeds to their proper bins. Must be able to dump micro-components into correct bins, apply the correct quantities of fat to finished feeds, and be able to operate computerized and manual grinding equipment.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Monitors all batching, grinding, and pelleting terminals and associated equipment to ensure an efficient, effective, timely mix of raw feed ingredients to produce the best quality of feed possible.
2. Follows all food safety, breeder, NAE, and NICARB program procedures.
3. Ensures that all feeds produced are made per their respective formulas.
4. Performs maintenance and cleaning of some equipment as required.
5. Effectively communicates and cooperates with Quality Control, Mill management, and Maintenance personnel. Requires some feed sampling.
6. Coordinates feed production with dispatchers as related to feed orders and available bin space.

Minimum Education

High School or equivalent

Experience Requirements

2 years experience. Reading, writing, and math skills required.

Experience Preferred

Basic computer skills and a mechanical background are preferred.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Occasional exposure to outside environmental temperature conditions. Significant amount of time spent in a stationary position making visual observations with occasional bending, stooping or climbing. Able to lift 100 lbs. Exposed to ingredient dust and high noise levels. Must wear required personal protective equipment per Company policy.

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.