Mill Operator | Day Shift

Farm Service Elevator; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 29,921 - 34,495; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account with company-m

401K with company match

PTO accrual

Two personal days per year

Holiday pay

Short and long term disability

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

Farm Service Elevator is seeking a Mill Operator for a day shift (7 AM–5 PM, Mon–Fri with Saturday rotation as needed) in Minnesota. Responsibilities include batching and pelleting feed, adding medications, applying ingredients, and maintaining storage and logs.

Candidates should be able to lift 60 lbs, work in variable weather, and pass safety guidelines. Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED, basic math and computer skills, and 1–2 years of agricultural experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Special Boiler License preferred or ability to acquire.
• 1–2 years in an agricultural setting preferred.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Batch and pellet feed to ensure quality and safety.
• Verify medications are correctly added to feed.
• Apply downstream ingredients as specified.
• Store finished feed properly and maintain cleanliness.
• Fill bins with correct bagged ingredients.

Skills

Math basics

Computer skills

Time management

Stamina/physical

Lifting 60 lbs

Skid loader operation

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Skid loader

Forklift

Job description

Farm Service Elevator has a full-time opportunity in the role of Mill Operator. An affiliate of Life-Science Innovations, Farm Service Elevator processes 6.5 million bushels of corn to manufacture over 350,000 tons of poultry feed sold primarily to commercial farms and independent poultry growers throughout Minnesota.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Responsible for making safe, quality feed including but not limited to:
  • Ensure feed is batched and pelleted correctly
  • Ensure medication is added to feed correctly
  • Ensure downstream ingredients are applied correctly
  • Ensure finished feed is stored correctly
  • Filling bins with correct bagged ingredients
• Ensure housekeeping and preventative maintenance is completed
• Responsible for completing logs according to SQF code
• Willing to work in adverse weather conditions and heights
• Provides a high level of customer service
• Ensures equipment is in safe operating condition and operates all machinery in compliance with FSE safety and OSHA guidelines

This is a Day shift position 7 AM - 5 PM Monday – Friday and will be in a Saturday rotation depending on needs.

The Ideal Candidate Summary:

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Special Boiler License preferred. Or ability to acquire within a timely manner.
• 1-2 years of work experience in an agricultural setting preferred.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance and repairs
• Time management and organization skills
• Experience operating skid loader and fork lift
• Basic math and computer skills
• Ability to lift 60 pounds, occasional bending and lifting required; able to stand on feet for extended periods of time; climb ladders frequently

Core Company Values:

• Stewardship- Our decision-making is focused on future decades rather than the next quarter.
• Trustworthiness- We say what we’ll do and do what we say.
• Teamwork- We will work together towards common goals.
• Excellence- Our uncompromising drive to be the best.
• Employee Wellbeing- We will provide safety, stability, and opportunity for our people.

Benefits at Farm Service Elevator:

• medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• aHealth Savings Account with companymatch
• 401K plan with company match up to 4% of your compensation
• PTO accrual
• two personal days per year
• holiday pay
• short and long term disability
• company paid life insurance

Starting Wage: $21.72-$25.04