Mill Operator/Receiving

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; Hamilton (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Receiving Operator to manage the intake of grain, ingredients, and other materials for feed production. The role ensures accurate documentation, maintains product quality, and supports safe mill operations.

Responsibilities include unloading, inspecting deliveries, operating equipment, collecting samples, and maintaining records. A high school diploma is required, with agriculture background considered a plus. Teamwork and safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Basic computer literacy and ability to learn new software.
• Understand safe working conditions and operation of vehicles.
• Willingness to collaborate, accept feedback, and help others.
• Ability to apply analytical techniques for problem solving and decision making.
• Mechanical aptitude is beneficial.
• Driven, organized, and punctual.
• Team oriented with good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload grain, ingredients, and other incoming materials.
• Inspect deliveries for quality, contamination, and compliance with company standards.
• Operate receiving equipment, conveyors, and related machinery safely.
• Collect samples and perform basic quality checks as required.
• Maintain accurate receiving records, inventory transactions, and paperwork.
• Monitor storage bins and ingredient levels to ensure proper placement and tracking.
• Keep receiving areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety regulations.

Skills

Computer skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Agriculture background

Tools

Receiving equipment operation

Conveyor operation

Job description

Job Description

Hours are estimated to be 6:30 AM to 5 PM

Key Responsibilities

Position Overview: Receiving Operator is responsible for receiving, inspecting, and unloading incoming ingredients and materials used in feed production. This position ensures accurate documentation, maintains product quality standards, and supports safe and efficient mill operations.

Duties And Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Receive and unload grain, ingredients, and other incoming materials.


• Inspect deliveries for quality, contamination, and compliance with company standards.


• Operate receiving equipment, conveyors, and related machinery safely.


• Collect samples and perform basic quality checks as required.


• Maintain accurate receiving records, inventory transactions, and paperwork.


• Monitor storage bins and ingredient levels to ensure proper placement and tracking.


• Keep receiving areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety regulations.

Skills And Qualifications

• Computer skills and ability to learn new software.


• Have an understanding of safe working conditions and operations of vehicles.


• Be willing and able to work well with others, to take and give constructive criticism, and to lend a helping hand.


• Ability to use analytical techniques for problem solving, coordination, and decision making.


• Mechanical interest and aptitude are beneficial.


• Driven, organized, and punctual.


• Must be team oriented.


• Possess great attention to detail.

Educations And Experience

• High School Diploma.


• Agriculture background a plus.