Mill Loader Operator

5rcattle; Dalhart (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

5rcattle is seeking a Loader Operator - Mill to support daily feed production. You will operate a front-end loader to move silage and roughage, stockpile materials, and supply the mill to keep production flowing.

Responsibilities include performing routine servicing as directed, keeping the work area clean, and adhering to safety rules and company policies in a loud, outdoor farming environment with hard hats and PPE as required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment and safe operation of loaders.
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Move silage/roughage with a front-end loader to the mill to ensure steady supply.
• Perform routine servicing and basic maintenance as directed (fuel, fluids, filters).
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow all safety rules and policies.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Driver's license

Reading safety rules

Instruction interpretation

Job description

JOB TITLE: Loader Operator - Mill

REPORTS TO: Feedmill Manager and Assistant Feedmill Manager

FLSA STATUS: Hourly, Ag exempt

FUNCTION: Utilizes a front-end loader to maintain an adequate supply of silage/roughage inbox/pit for daily feed production. Performs the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ensures uninterrupted feed production by maintaining an adequate supply of roughage inbox; transports silage from silage pit to mill using a front end loader; stockpiles hulls/silage.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing servicing requirements specified by the manager (may include: fueling, checking fluid levels, checking filters, greasing, and cleaning equipment).
• Cleans area around roughage box by shoveling, sweeping, or blowing spilled roughage. Complies with all applicable safety rules and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience operating heavy equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPETENCY:

Expected to demonstrate an understanding of Company policies, adapt to changes in the work environment, exhibit sound, and accurate judgment, observe safety and security procedures, and report potentially unsafe conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An employee is required to wear hardhat; eye, ear, and respiratory protection daily. Frequently to Occasionally the employee is required to push/pull, reach, bend, run, sit, stand, jump, climb, squat, kneel, lift, carry, twist, grasp/squeeze. Working with or near cattle, horses, vehicles, and equipment in all weather conditions.