Mill Operator- Night

Life-Science Innovations; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account with company-mp

401K plan with company match

Job summary

Life-Science Innovations is seeking a Mill Operator for the night shift at our Swanville location. You will batch, pellet, and QA feed, ensure medications and ingredients are added correctly, and maintain safe, clean facilities. Experience in agriculture and basic mechanical skills are preferred.

The role requires lifting up to 60 pounds, standing long hours, and operating skid loaders and forklifts. Competitive wage with shift differential and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance and repairs is a plus.
• 1–2 years of work experience in an agricultural setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make safe, quality feed; batch and pellet correctly.
• Add medications to feed correctly and apply downstream ingredients.
• Store finished feed properly and maintain cleanliness.
• Complete logs according to SQF code and perform routine maintenance.
• Operate equipment safely and comply with FSE safety and OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math

Computer skills

Time management

Preventative maintenance knowledge

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Skid loader

Forklift

Job description

Mill Operator | Night Shift

Farm Service Elevator has a full-time opportunity in the role of Mill Operator | Night Shift at our Swanville location. 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.

$2000Sign-on Bonus!!

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
• Ensure housekeeping and preventative maintenance is completed
• Responsible for completing logs according to SQF code
• Clean pellet mill magnets daily
• 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 position works night shift S-Th 10:00pm-7:00am and includes a shift differential.

The Ideal Candidate Summary

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Special Boiler License preferred.
• 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
• Strong mechanical aptitude with abilities in basic electrical, compressors, welding, conveyers, gearing, hydraulics, packaging, pumps, and preventative maintenance
• 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

We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation. Our benefits include 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, and company paid life insurance.

Starting Wage: $21.54 - $26.92