Production Laborer

Livestock-Nutrition-Center,-LL; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Livestock Nutrition Center in Garden City, Kansas, is seeking motivated Production Laborers to join our mill operations team. The role requires flexibility in scheduling and a commitment to safe, efficient production.

You will help keep the mill and grounds clean, assist with maintenance, manage ingredient inventory, and ensure quality and safety standards are met. Some weekends may be required in winter months.

Qualifications

• Ability to walk and stand for 10 hours per day.
• Ability to repetitively lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience operating forklifts and heavy equipment preferred.
• Willingness to work in varying weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork.
• Familiarity with FSMA standards in feed production is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Keep mill and surrounding grounds clean.
• Perform daily/weekly/monthly preventive maintenance tasks.
• Assist maintenance staff and contractors on projects.
• Assist in maximizing efficiency of the mill and crew.
• Maintain inventory of macro and micro ingredients.
• Ensure ingredients meet LNC quality standards.
• Safely operate equipment per training.
• Follow company safety practices and OSHA standards.
• Perform other related operational tasks as requested by management.

Skills

Standing 10 hours

Lifting 50 lbs

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety minded

Quality compliance

Weather adaptability

Housekeeping

FSMA familiarity

Weekend availability

Tools

Forklift

Skid Steer

Front-end loader

Job description

Company OverviewLivestock Nutrition Center specializes in blending customized rations, supplements and premixes to meet the specific nutritional needs of Livestock Producer's operations. We understand that management, performance objectives and feeding practices can be vastly different between operations, and that these differences dictate specific nutritional or formulation requirements. Our experienced sales staff and nutritionist will work with the Producer to design a feeding program that is specific to their operation.Mission StatementOur Mission is to add value to the suppliers and end users in the feed ingredient supply chain through distribution, processing and service.Guiding PrincipleOur focus is to provide customized feeding programs, nutritional products, and expert service to livestock producers that promote their long-term success and profitability.Position SummaryLivestock Nutrition Center, a leading regional feed manufacturing company, is looking for motivated Production Laborers to join our team. We are currently hiring mill production operators, including light equipment operators, who can work with a flexible schedule.Responsibilities & DutiesEnsure the mill is kept clean, including the grounds surrounding the mill.Ensure daily, weekly, monthly routine preventative maintenance tasks are completed.Assist in repair and maintenance projects with the maintenance staff and contractors, as well as fulfill Project Manager requests.Assist in maximizing efficiency of the mill and crew.Maintain inventory of macro and micro ingredients.Ensure quality of ingredients are of LNC standards.Safely and efficiently operate equipment, following proper training of all equipment.Ensure company safety practices are followed, along with OSHA standards.Perform any other related operational processes and tasks deemed necessary by local management.Qualifications & SkillsAbility to walk and stand for 10hours/day.Ability to repetitively lift 50 lbs.Forklift, Skid Steer, Front end loader experience preferred.Ability to work in varying weather and environmental conditions, including exposure to dust, extreme heat or cold.Ability to perform general housekeeping duties.Maintain safe working environment.Attention to detail.Ability to work in a team setting.Some weekends required in winter months.Familiarity with FSMA standards related to feed production preferred.Benefits and PerksAll full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.