Lead Production Operator - Feed Manufacturing

JDH; Strykersville (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Star seeks a Production Operator Lead to coordinate feed manufacturing from the control room, ensuring safe, accurate, and timely production. You will lead the control room and production staff, monitor batching and equipment, and ensure adherence to formulas and quality standards.

You will work closely with maintenance, receiving, loadout and other teams, train operators, and uphold safety culture while maintaining clean, organized facilities and accurate records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in feed milling, agriculture, or manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts and mill equipment (certification a plus).
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Comfortable with shift work, weekends or overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee feed production to meet schedules and deliveries.
• Operate batching, mixing, grinding, pelleting, and related systems.
• Review formulas and ingredient usage for accuracy.
• Monitor equipment status and respond to alarms or issues.
• Provide day-to-day leadership to control room and production staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized control-room environment.
• Train and develop control room operators and ensure safety culture.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Shift work

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mill equipment operation

Job description

Gold Star seeks a Production Operator Lead to coordinate feed manufacturing from the control room, ensuring safe, accurate, and timely production. You will lead the control room and production staff, monitor batching and equipment, and ensure adherence to formulas and quality standards.

You will work closely with maintenance, receiving, loadout and other teams, train operators, and uphold safety culture while maintaining clean, organized facilities and accurate records.