Feed Production Technician

New Vision Co-op; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Clothing allowances

Profit sharing

HSA/FSA

401k with company match

Paid holidays

PTO

Clothing allowances

Referral program

Profit sharing

Job summary

A reputable agricultural cooperative in Mankato is seeking a dedicated individual for a position in feed production. Responsibilities include operating machinery, weighing ingredients, and maintaining facility cleanliness. Candidates should possess maintenance skills, attention to detail, and a valid driver's license. The position offers competitive wages along with comprehensive health insurance benefits, including dental and vision coverage. Join a supportive team and contribute to health nutrition in agriculture.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs repeatedly.
• Ability to work in heights and dusty environment.
• Customer service skills.
• Attention to Detail.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs repeatedly.
• Ability to work in heights and dusty environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate the control panel and feed load out.
• Weigh and hand add ingredients to match the mixing schedule.
• Monitor ingredient inventory in micro bin system.
• Assist with routine machine maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the facility.
• Comply with regulatory and company policies and perform accurate recordkeeping.
• Assist team members in other areas as needed.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Customer Service Skills

Computer Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Lift 60 lbs repeatedly

Work in heights/dusty environment

Job description

Description

This position performs basic feed production tasks and assists advanced production technicians including help produce custom nutritional feed products. Duties consist of making pellets, crumbs, and meal products that are put in custom bags, totes, or made for bulk feed delivery

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate the control panel and feed load out.
• Weigh and hand add ingredients to match the mixing schedule.
• Monitor ingredient inventory in micro bin system.
• Assist with routine machine maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the facility.
• Comply with regulatory and company policies and perform accurate recordkeeping.
• Assist team members in other areas as needed.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License
• Maintenance and mechanical skills
• Computer Skills
• Customer Service Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to lift 60 lbs repeatedly
• Ability to work in heights and dusty environment

Why New Vision?

Along with competitive wages, New Vision offers well rounded health insurance benefits including dental, vision, group life, & long/short term disability, HSA/FSA, and 401k (with a 6% company match). Employees benefits also include paid holidays, volunteer time, PTO, clothing allowances, referral program, and profit sharing.