Feed Production Technician

New Vision Co-op; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Group life

Long/short term disability

HSA/FSA

401k with company match

Paid holidays

PTO

Clothing allowance

Referral program

Profit sharing

Job summary

New Vision Co-op in Minnesota is seeking a production assistant to perform basic feed production tasks and assist advanced technicians. You will help produce custom nutritional feed products, including pellets, crumbs, and meal for bags, totes, or bulk delivery.

You will operate controls, weigh ingredients, monitor inventory, and assist with maintenance while keeping safety and cleanliness as a priority. The role requires physical work and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Maintenance and mechanical skills are required.
• Computer skills are required.
• Customer service skills are expected.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs repeatedly is required.
• Ability to work in heights and dusty environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate the control panel and feed load-out.
• Weigh and hand add ingredients to match the mixing schedule.
• Monitor ingredient inventory in the 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

Driver's license

Maintenance skills

Mechanical skills

Computer skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Lifting 60 lbs

Work in heights/dust

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.