First-Shift Mixer Operator: Quality Feed Production

KENT Nutrition; Beardstown (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

KENT Nutrition Group, Inc. seeks a Mixer Operator in Beardstown, IL to safely and efficiently run scheduled feed mill mixing operations, supporting production goals and ensuring products meet quality specifications. This first-shift role runs Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.

to 4:00 p.m. Starting wage is $23.04 per hour plus standard benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k). Requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift 50 lbs, and strong safety, HACCP/FSMA knowledge with good communication and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old to work in plant.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Knowledge of HACCP Feed & Food Safety Plan.
• Knowledge of FSMA.
• Good communication skills; verbal and written.
• Math skills sufficient to complete documentation.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Thorough understanding of cGMP’s.
• Ability to cooperate with co-workers is essential.
• Excellent work ethic a must.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mixing system for all finished feeds.
• Calibration of the mixing system.
• Ensure all mixing is in accordance with formula card for quality assurance.
• Record and update logs of various feed formulations mixed daily.
• Make sure equipment is operating properly, cleaned and maintained to ensure proper and continual working condition if mill operation.
• Keep management informed of any errors or issues in the mixing process.
• Follow feed mill Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assist in any area of production as requested by the production superintendent, plant manager or supervisor.
• Learn and follow cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) in Feed Mixer’s Guide.
• Other duties as assigned by plant management.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

KENT Nutrition Group, Inc. seeks a Mixer Operator in Beardstown, IL to safely and efficiently run scheduled feed mill mixing operations, supporting production goals and ensuring products meet quality specifications. This first-shift role runs Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.

to 4:00 p.m. Starting wage is $23.04 per hour plus standard benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k). Requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift 50 lbs, and strong safety, HACCP/FSMA knowledge with good communication and