Feedmill Panel/Pellet Operator

Mountaire Farms; Millsboro (DE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eight paid holidays

Medical plans

Dental and Vision programs

401(k) Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mountaire Farms is seeking a Feed Mill Operator to manufacture feed per SOPs and manage computer automation systems for receiving ingredients, grinding grains, and mixing and pelleting feed.

You will assist with receiving ingredients on 2nd shifts, operate processing equipment, and handle daily production paperwork. The role requires working nights, weekends, and holidays in a dusty, noisy environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical training in mechanics and computer skills.
• 0-2 years' relevant experience in a Feed Mill or manufacturing preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Basic math, computer and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Works in a dusty, noisy environment.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operates pellet mills and performs scheduled mixing for optimum production.
• Cooperates with batch operator to inform run status and requirements.
• Produces pellets per QA department specifications and follows formulation accurately.
• Keeps coolers clean and maintains accurate records; reports deviations.
• Keeps area clean and prevents contamination during unloading and transferring ingredients.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Computer skills

Basic math

Night shift

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for manufacturing feed in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) established at the Feed Mill. Manages the operation of the computer automation systems required to receive ingredients, grind grains and mix and pellet feed. Helps with receiving (liquid, truck, rail) ingredients on 2nd and 3rd shifts. Operates processing equipment according to the established SOPs. Also responsible for daily paperwork which includes production paperwork. Responsible for compliance with all company policies and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations. This role is a second shift position.

Primary Purpose

Responsible for manufacturing feed in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) established at the Feed Mill. Manages the operation of the computer automation systems required to receive ingredients, grind grains and mix and pellet feed. Helps with receiving (liquid, truck, rail) ingredients on 2nd and 3rd shifts. Operates processing equipment according to the established SOPs. Also responsible for daily paperwork which includes production paperwork. Responsible for compliance with all company policies and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates the pellet mills in a proficient and efficient manner for optimum production and quality. Performs all scheduled mixing in a proficient and efficient manner for optimum production.


• Works and cooperates with the batch operator in keeping them informed of the run status, mash supply needs and can also run batch operating equipment.


• Produces pellets set by the Quality Assurance department. Makes sure all mixing is done accurately in accordance with the formulation; any errors in mixing should be called to the attention of the Feed Mill Superintendent immediately.


• Makes sure coolers are clean and working properly. Keeps accurate records of drugs used, prints deviation reports at the end of the shift and turns in all records to the Quality Assurance Technician.


• Keeps the area clean, well swept and neat in appearance always. Cooperates and works with ingredient unloading and transferring of ingredients to eliminate any possible contamination.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.


• Technical training in mechanics and computer skills.


• 0 - 2 years' relevant experience in a Feed Mill or manufacturing preferred.


• Mechanical aptitude.


• Basic math, computer and recordkeeping skills.


• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.


• Works in a dusty, noisy environment.


• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.


• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

About Us

Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance. Mountaire Farms is an agricultural food production and processing company providing work for over 10,000 people at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.

Total Compensation

Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k), Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement and many exciting career development programs!