Poultry Feed Mill Operator — Day Shift, $2k Sign-On

Life-Science Innovations, LLC; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company match

PTO

Holiday pay

Disability (short/long-term)

Life insurance

Job summary

Farm Service Elevator is seeking a Mill Operator for a full-time day shift in Minnesota. The role runs 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday with Saturday rotation. Starting wage is $21.72–$25.04 per hour, plus a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities include batching, pelleting, adding medications, maintaining logs, and ensuring safety and quality in feed production. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma/GED, knowledge of preventative maintenance, agricultural experience, and the ability to lift

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Boiler license preferred or ability to acquire promptly.
• 1–2 years of agricultural experience preferred.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Time management and organization skills.
• Experience operating skid loader and forklift.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds, occasional bending and lifting; stand for long periods; climb ladders.

Responsibilities

• Make safe, quality feed by batching and pelleting; ensure medication is added correctly.
• Ensure downstream ingredients are applied correctly and finished feed stored properly.
• Fill bins with correct bagged ingredients; maintain housekeeping and preventive maintenance.
• Complete logs in accordance with SQF code; comply with safety and OSHA guidelines.
• Provide high level of customer service; operate equipment safely.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Time management

Basic math/computer skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

Boiler license (preferred / acquireable)

Tools

Skid loader

Forklift

Job description

Farm Service Elevator is seeking a Mill Operator for a full-time day shift in Minnesota. The role runs 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday with Saturday rotation. Starting wage is $21.72–$25.04 per hour, plus a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities include batching, pelleting, adding medications, maintaining logs, and ensuring safety and quality in feed production. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma/GED, knowledge of preventative maintenance, agricultural experience, and the ability to lift