Mill Loader Operator

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding; Dalhart (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding seeks a Loader Operator - Mill to manage roughage and silage inputs for daily feed production. You will use a front-end loader to move materials from the silage pit to the mill, stockpile hulls, and maintain equipment according to manager instructions.

The role emphasizes safe operation, adherence to procedures, and ability to read manuals. Experience with heavy equipment and a valid driver's license are required for this hourly-rated position.

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an adequate supply of roughage and silage for daily feed production using a front-end loader.
• Operate and service equipment as directed (fueling, fluid checks, filters, greasing, cleaning).
• Keep area around roughage box clean and safe; comply with safety rules.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

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.