Mill Operator | Night Shift

Farm Service Elevator; Swanville (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with company-m

401K plan with company match up to 4%

PTO accrual

Two personal days per year

Holiday pay

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

Farm Service Elevator in Swanville, MN, is seeking a Mill Operator for the night shift. The role involves producing safe, quality feed, operating the pellet mill, and maintaining equipment in accordance with SQF and OSHA guidelines.

The position requires physical stamina, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work nights Sunday through Thursday. Starting wage is posted and benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, PTO, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required or equivalent.
• Boiler license preferred.
• 1-2 years 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 basics in electrical, compressors, welding, conveyers, hydraulics, packaging, pumps.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Batch and pellet feed safely and accurately.
• Ensure medication is added to feed correctly.
• Apply downstream ingredients correctly and store finished feed properly.
• Complete logs according to SQF code and maintain cleanliness.
• Keep pellet mill magnets clean and perform preventative maintenance as needed.
• Provide high level customer service and ensure equipment operates safely.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Boiler License

Tools

Skid loader operation

Forklift operation

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.

Summary ofResponsibilities:

• 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