Mill Operator I

United Animal Health; Griggsville (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

United Animal Health is seeking a dependable operator to safely run mill and warehouse equipment, batch, package, store, and ship feed while protecting quality and uptime.

You will handle loading, inventory tasks, and housekeeping, restock and rotate inventory, inspect ingredients, and communicate issues to supervisors. The role involves physical work, exposure to dust and noise, and adherence to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• HS diploma, GED, or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate feed mill and warehouse equipment in accordance with procedures and safety standards.
• Complete micro batch hand adds for the mixer per production instructions.
• Package and palletize 20-60 lb bags and load shipments with proper labeling.
• Restock, organize, and rotate warehouse inventory including ingredients and pallets.
• Receive, inspect, and rotate incoming ingredients and supplies.
• Pick, stage, and load outbound products for customers and other facilities.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of mill, warehouse, and surrounding areas.
• Report product quality concerns and repair/repack broken bags as needed.
• Perform basic inventory counts and report discrepancies.
• Monitor equipment performance and escalate maintenance needs.
• Follow feed safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Dependability

Safety oriented

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Job description

Career Opportunities with United Animal Health

A great place to work.

The primary function of this position is to safely operate mill and warehouse equipment to manufacture, package, store, and ship high-quality feed efficiently. This role supports production by completing assigned batching, packaging, receiving, loading, inventory, and housekeeping duties while proactively identifying issues that may impact safety, quality, or production uptime.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate feed mill and warehouse equipment in accordance with company procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Complete micro batch hand adds for the mixer accurately and in accordance with production instructions.
• Package and palletize 20-60 lb. bags of feed and load super sacks while ensuring proper labeling, stacking, and product rotation.
• Restock, organize, and rotate warehouse inventory, including site products, ingredients, medications, and pellets.
• Receive, inspect, and rotate incoming ingredients and supplies according to established procedures.
• Pick, stage, and load outbound products for customers, other United facilities, and United delivery trucks.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the mill, warehouse, and surrounding work areas.
• Repair or repackage broken bags as appropriate and report product quality concerns.
• Perform basic inventory control tasks, including product counts, rotation, and reporting discrepancies.
• Monitor equipment performance and communicate maintenance or production concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Follow all feed safety, quality, and regulatory requirements when handling ingredients, medications, and finished products.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain quality wood pallets and packaging materials for shipping.
• Assist with basic troubleshooting and routine operational checks as trained.
• Support a team-oriented work environment by communicating clearly with supervisors, drivers, customers, and coworkers.
• Participate in required training, safety meetings, and continuous improvement activities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Work is primarily conducted in a feed mill, warehouse, and outdoor environment.
• Work may include exposure to dust, noise, moving equipment, uneven surfaces, and extremes in temperature.
• Employees are expected to maintain awareness of surroundings and follow all site safety procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• H.S. diploma, GED, or equivalent professional experience.
• Education, training, or experience necessary to manufacture, process, pack, or hold safe animal food appropriate to the individual’s duties.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work safely around machinery, equipment, ingredients, and finished feed products.

Preferred Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, agriculture, feed mill, or production environment.
• Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, or similar material handling equipment.
• Basic understanding of inventory rotation, housekeeping standards, and safe product handling practices.

Technical Skills

• Basic mechanical aptitude for identifying and communicating equipment issues.
• Ability to operate production, packaging, and material handling equipment as trained.
• Familiarity with safety protocols, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and general manufacturing processes.
• Ability to accurately follow batching, packaging, receiving, loading, and inventory procedures.
• Basic math and recordkeeping skills.

Non-Technical Skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work assigned schedules.
• Organizational skills and ability to maintain a clean work area.
• Effective time management and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid driver’s license preferred but not required.
• Forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain certification, if required by the site.

Physical & Safety Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds frequently.
• Ability to sit or stand for an 8-hour shift while performing repetitive motions.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach in all directions.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs as needed.**