Mill Operator: Feed Batch & Pelleting Specialist (Day Shift)

Willmar Poultry Farms; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

PTO

Personal days

Holiday pay

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Farm Service Elevator in Minnesota seeks a full-time Mill Operator to produce high-quality poultry feed. You will batch and pellet feed, verify medications, and manage ingredient application while keeping accurate logs per SQF and OSHA guidelines.

The role runs day shift 7 AM–5 PM, with occasional Saturday rotation. Must be able to lift 60 pounds and work in varying weather conditions. Prior agricultural experience helps and boiler license is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Boiler license preferred or ability to acquire promptly.
• 1–2 years in agricultural setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Batch and pellet feed safely and accurately.
• Ensure medications are added correctly to feed.
• Apply downstream ingredients as specified.
• Store finished feed properly.
• Fill bins with correct bagged ingredients.
• Maintain housekeeping and preventive maintenance logs.
• Operate all machinery safely in compliance with FSE and OSHA guidelines.
• Work day shift 7 AM–5 PM; Saturday rotation as needed.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Basic math

Computer skills

Customer service

Ability to work in adverse weather

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Skid loader

Fork lift

Job description

Farm Service Elevator in Minnesota seeks a full-time Mill Operator to produce high-quality poultry feed. You will batch and pellet feed, verify medications, and manage ingredient application while keeping accurate logs per SQF and OSHA guidelines.

The role runs day shift 7 AM–5 PM, with occasional Saturday rotation. Must be able to lift 60 pounds and work in varying weather conditions. Prior agricultural experience helps and boiler license is a plus.