Lead Production Operator - Feed Manufacturing & Safety

J.D. Heiskell & co.; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Star is seeking a Production Operator Lead to coordinate feed manufacturing from the control room, ensuring safe, accurate, and timely production. You will lead coordination between the control room, production floor, receiving, loadout, maintenance, and other operations.

You will monitor computerized batching systems, verify formulas, and respond to production issues while guiding and training team members to uphold quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in feed milling, agriculture, food production, or manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts, loaders, and other mill equipment (certification a plus).
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily feed production activities to meet schedules, customer requirements, and delivery timelines.
• Operate and monitor batching, mixing, grinding, pelleting, and ingredient handling systems.
• Review production schedules and optimize sequencing to maximize throughput and minimize downtime.
• Verify formulas, ingredient selections, and sequencing to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Monitor production parameters, alarms, and equipment status to identify and address issues.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and training to control room and production staff.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Attention to Detail

Mechanical Aptitude

Shift Work

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift Operation

Equipment Operation

Job description

Gold Star is seeking a Production Operator Lead to coordinate feed manufacturing from the control room, ensuring safe, accurate, and timely production. You will lead coordination between the control room, production floor, receiving, loadout, maintenance, and other operations.

You will monitor computerized batching systems, verify formulas, and respond to production issues while guiding and training team members to uphold quality and safety standards.