Feed Production Operator — QA, Packaging & Dispatch

J.D. Heiskell & Companies; Springville (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Gold Star is hiring a Production Operator to organize, perform and complete the manufacturing of meal and pelleted feeds to order at our northeastern U.S. facility. The role includes monitoring quality and completing daily reports, while operating bag feed systems and handling loading tasks.

Ideal candidates bring basic computer and math skills, a mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work long hours in a harsh environment, with a strong safety mindset and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic understanding of computers, math comprehension and previous plant environment is helpful.
• Mechanical aptitude in prior work history.
• Must be able to climb ladders, lift up to 75 lbs, bend, kneel, stand for long periods, work in confined spaces, work with heights, and work long hours in harsh environments (hot, cold temperatures and dusty conditions).
• Exhibit good work habits, including excellent attendance and individual productivity.

Responsibilities

• Organize, perform and complete the manufacturing of meal & pelleted feeds to order.
• Monitor and test for quality assurance as required.
• Complete the required daily reports.
• Operate the Bag Feed manufacturing, scales and sewing machines.
• Dump bag ingredients into mixes as formula requires.
• Load – unload trucks at the dock as needed.
• Pull Bag orders for next day’s bag truck deliveries.
• Inspect and maintain equipment as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer literacy

Math comprehension

Plant environment familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts (operation)

Job description

Gold Star is hiring a Production Operator to organize, perform and complete the manufacturing of meal and pelleted feeds to order at our northeastern U.S. facility. The role includes monitoring quality and completing daily reports, while operating bag feed systems and handling loading tasks.

Ideal candidates bring basic computer and math skills, a mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work long hours in a harsh environment, with a strong safety mindset and reliable attendance.