PELLET MILL OPERATOR

KENT WORLDWIDE; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

KENT Nutrition, part of the KENT WORLDWIDE family, is seeking a Pellet Mill Operator in Columbus, NE. The role runs 12:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. and involves operating pellet mills safely, ensuring quality and production efficiency.

The job requires a high school diploma or GED, good communication skills, and basic math for documentation. Prior feed or production experience is preferred. A complete benefits package accompanies the hourly position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication, verbal and written.
• Basic math and documentation skills.
• Effective problem-solving and teamwork abilities.
• Good mechanical aptitude and work ethic are essential.

Responsibilities

• Understand the feed manufacturing process and ingredient flow.
• Follow formulation requirements and QA testing per Quality Control.
• Identify and report quality issues to QC foreman.
• Maintain accurate feed inventory and production docs.
• Perform daily maintenance on pellet mill equipment and log results.
• Ensure equipment cleanliness and safety to support continuous operation.
• Assist with repairs and maintenance as needed and report problems.
• Follow OSHA safety practices and standard operating procedures.
• Operate multiple pieces of equipment in the plant.
• Contribute to other mill duties as assigned by shift foreman.

Skills

Good communication skills

Math skills

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Looking to join a seven-time US Best Managed Company Award Winner? KENT Nutrition, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Pellet Mill Operator in Columbus, NE! This role will operate the pellet mills in a safe, proficient and efficient manner necessary for optimum production and quality that meets company specifications. This is an hourly position with a complete benefits package with a schedule of 12:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

• This position is designed and intended to be performed in Columbus, NE.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand the process of feed manufacturing including the flow of ingredients
• Follow feed formulation requirements and quality assurance testing specified by Quality Control
• Recognize and communicate quality issues to Quality Control foreman
• Keep feed inventory current and accurate
• Complete operating and production documentation
• Perform daily maintenance on pellet mill equipment and record on log reports
• Provide maintenance, cleanliness and housekeeping to ensure equipment is in proper working condition for continual mill operation
• Assist with repairs and maintenance as needed and report maintenance problems to the supervisor
• Follow company specified safety practices and comply to OSHA standards
• Follow feed mill Standard Operating Procedures
• Run multiple pieces of equipment within the plant
• Assist in all feed and other mill duties as requested by shift foreman including safety, customer service, production, maintenance and housekeeping
• Other duties as assigned by plant management

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Good communication skills; verbal and written
• Math skills sufficient to complete documentation
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Excellent work ethics a must
• Ability to cooperate with co-workers is essential
• Thorough understanding of cGMP’s
• Knowledge of HACCP Feed & Food Safety Plan
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements
• Knowledge of FSMA

EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience in feed or production related work

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Able to safely lift a minimum of 55 lbs. from floor to working height as job requires
• Ability to work safely in a dust environment
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all seasonal weather conditions