Mill Operator I

Microbial Discovery Group; Gridley (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Microbial Discovery Group seeks a warehouse/production operator to operate mill equipment and manufacture feed efficiently. You will batch ingredients, handle hand adds for mixers, and ensure timely production while solving issues to prevent downtime.

Responsibilities include rotating stock, packaging and palletizing feed bags, maintaining clean work areas, and supporting inbound/outbound flows. A valid forklift license and reliable teamwork are required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate forklift and comply with safety procedures.
• Experience in warehouse or feed production environments preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate mill equipment to manufacture feed efficiently.
• Batch bulk ingredients and follow QA sequencing and flushing.
• Restock and rotate warehouse inventory with site products.
• Package and palletize 20–60 lb bags of feed; load trucks.
• Perform housekeeping and inventory control for accurate records.
• Receive incoming ingredients and rotate warehouse stock.
• Assist with outbound picking and loading for customers and other facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Forklift operation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Record keeping

Education

GED or equivalent

Job description

Summary/Purpose of Position:

The primary function or purpose of this position is to operate the mill equipment and manufacture a high-quality feed in a time efficient manner, plus proactively problem-solve issues in order to avoid production downtime.

Primary Job Responsibilities/Duties:

• Batch bulk ingredients and follow QA manual for sequencing and flushing
• Micro batch hand adds for mixer
• Restock and rotate warehouse with site products, ingredients, medications and pellets.
• Package & palletize 20-60 lb. bags of feed, rotate old product and load and receive bulk trucks.
• Perform housekeeping duties to keep facility clean and organized, fix broken bags, plus perform inventory control activities to maintain accurate accounting of various feed products.
• Receive incoming ingredients and rotate them in the warehouse
• Pick or load outbound products for customers, other United facilities and United delivery trucks
• Perform other miscellaneous duties, as assigned by supervisor, including refilling empty LP tanks, substitute for route drivers and in production and maintenance, as needed.

Additional Job Responsibilities/Duties:

• Maintain good quality wood pallets for shipping
• Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

Typical Work Environment:

• Majority of work is conducted in a warehouse/office/outside environment where temperature extremes are common, and the environment is dusty.

Minimum Job Qualification Requirements:

Education/Training:

• S. degree, GED or equivalent professional experience
• Qualified Individual education, training or experience necessary to manufacture, process, pack, or hold safe animal food appropriate to the individual’s assigned duties

Relevant Job Experience:

• 0 – 2 years professional experience in warehouse environment
• 0 – 2 years experience in feed production environment

Specialized Job/Technical Knowledge:

• Knowledge of how to operate forklift
• Knowledge of company procedures and work instructions

Non-Technical Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communications skills
• Ability to organize space
• Ability to maintain records

Licenses/Certification:

• Valid drivers license
• Forklift license

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds frequently
• Sit or stand for 8-hour shift while performing repetitive motions
• Ability to bend, stoop and reach in all directions
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs as needed
• Hand-eye coordination for operating equipment

Safety Requirements:

• Follow all company safety procedures and safety regulations in order to maintain a safe working environment
• Wear dusk mask, rubber gloves, breathing apparatus, as needed
• Wear eye & ear protection if required

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• CDL driver’s license preferred