Pelleting & Batching Operator I — 1st Shift

Hubbard Feeds, Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k with generous company match

Flexible spending and health savings

Paid disability and life insurance

Paid holidays, vacations and sick time

Annual incentive opportunities

Job summary

Hubbard Feeds, Inc. in Kansas is seeking a plant operator to run batching, pelleting and packing equipment within established safety and quality guidelines. You will document processes per Quality and Food Safety procedures and support continuous improvement.

This 1st shift position covers 10‑hour days, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. You must be forklift certified, able to lift up to 50 lbs, and possess basic computer skills. A supportive team and growth opportunities await.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Forklift certification required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in a plant environment.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple processes within the facility with minimal supervision, rotating between areas as needed and collaborating with management to ensure quality, food safety, and customer service standards.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained and production processes are optimized to maximize output.
• Provide back up to other positions in the plant to cover for absences, vacations or heavy workload.
• Attend safety huddles and safety meetings and participate in discussions to improve safety.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings regarding Quality and Food Safety, Lean manufacturing, customer service, annual training or other topics.
• Maintain housekeeping of your work area and other portions of the plant as specified by policies and SOPs.
• Notify Plant Manager/Supervisor of any product or process not meeting standards to reduce claims or rework.

Skills

Forklift certified

Basic computer skills

English language

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hubbard Feeds, Inc. in Kansas is seeking a plant operator to run batching, pelleting and packing equipment within established safety and quality guidelines. You will document processes per Quality and Food Safety procedures and support continuous improvement.

This 1st shift position covers 10‑hour days, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. You must be forklift certified, able to lift up to 50 lbs, and possess basic computer skills. A supportive team and growth opportunities await.