Mill Operator- Night

Farm Service Elevator; Swanville (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Shift differential

Job summary

Farm Service Elevator is hiring a Mill Operator for the Swanville, MN location on the Night Shift. You will batch and pellet feed, add medications, and apply downstream ingredients while ensuring safe operation and quality control.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years in agriculture, and basic math/computer skills. A boiler license is a plus; heavy lifting and standing are required.

Qualifications

• 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 forklift.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Batch and pellet feed correctly.
• Add medication to feed correctly.
• Apply downstream ingredients correctly.
• Store finished feed correctly.
• Complete logs according to SQF code.
• Maintain housekeeping and preventative maintenance.
• Operate equipment safely and comply with OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical basics

Welding

Pumps and hydraulics

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 | 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