Feed Production Assistant

Cfscoop; Minnesota; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Minnesota is seeking a Feed Production Assistant to play a key role in mixing and manufacturing feed. This position involves loading trucks, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety protocols while working in a dynamic environment with competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Benefits

Health insurance with company HSA contribution

Life Insurance - $50,000 company paid

Short-term and Long-term Disability – company paid

Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid Holidays

Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (Pension)

Matching 401(k) Plan

Clothing and Boot program

Qualifications

• One year relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Class A CDL would be a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Load feed trucks and assist with unloading ingredients.
• Provide accurate custom feed grinding and mixing services.
• Maintain proper preventive maintenance on mill equipment.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Skilled in operation of equipment

Education

High School Graduate or GED equivalent

Job description

Description

Position Objective: In this job, the team member will assist with feed production in all areas, including mixing and manufacturing feed to meet or exceed customer expectations and industry standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Load feed trucks to keep operations running smoothly. Assist with unloading bulk and bagged ingredients.
• Assist with providing accurate custom feed grinding and mixing services according to the customer’s ration expectations.
• Notify supervisor of feed mix ingredient stock needs.
• Assist in planning daily feed deliveries as to maintain maximum efficiency in delivering as well as mill operations.
• Maintains proper preventative maintenance on mill equipment as to assure minimal breakdowns. Report upcoming repairs to supervisor so they can be serviced as needed.
• Practice good housekeeping procedures to comply with company and OSHA policies.
• Know and follow all company safety policies/procedure. Perform work in a safe manner while observing all OSHA state and federal safety regulations
• Represent yourself and CFS professionally at all times in action and appearance.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor or management

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent
• Basic computer skills
• One year relevant experience or any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to do the job.
• Skilled in operation of equipment
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Class A CDL would be a bonus

Working Environment: Will be subject to dusty conditions and temperature extremes both indoors and outside, and adverse weather conditions. The noise level in the location for the grinders does require hearing protection. Ability to work extended hours.

Physical Demands:

Able to lift and carry 55 pounds and able to push or pull up to 2000 pounds; work at heights - climb ladders and steps; reach above, below and at shoulder level; work on or with moving machinery; have full use of arms, hands, legs; have good finger dexterity.

CFS Offers an excellent benefit package:

• Health- with company HSA contribution , Dental and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance - $50,000 company paid
• Short-term and Long-term Disability – company paid
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid Holidays
• Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (Pension)
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Clothing and Boot program

CFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer