Production Operator

JD Heiskell Holdings LLC; Idaho; On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

JDH in Idaho operates a bulk feed milling facility and seeks a Production Operator to monitor equipment, blend raw materials into livestock feed, and ensure product quality and safety standards.

You will work with a team of operators and supervisors, perform inspections, load/unload trucks, maintain cleanliness, and support the nutritional needs of our dairy customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in feed milling, agriculture, or manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts, loaders, and other mill equipment (certification a plus).
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Operate bulk feed manufacturing system.
• Blend and process raw materials into livestock feed.
• Load and unload trucks and rail cars.
• Perform daily inspections and basic maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in production areas.

Skills

Forklift use

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Shift work

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

At JDH and each of our subsidiaries, we know that agriculture is about more than moving commodities—it’s about connecting people and building relationships that matter. Founded in 1886 and proudly family-owned for five generations, our deep roots in the industry enable us to manage grains, co-products, animal feed, and feed ingredients effectively. With an extensive transportation network, we connect supply and demand across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Asia. We are committed to delivering reliability, value, and innovation, while providing a supportive and safe workplace where our team can thrive and grow.

Summary:

The Production Operator role involves operating and monitoring milling equipment, blending and processing raw materials into high-quality livestock feed, and ensuring consistent product output that meets quality and nutritional standards. You’ll work closely with a team of operators and supervisors to maintain efficient production, uphold safety and sanitation standards, and support the nutritional needs of our dairy customers.

• Operate Bulk Feed manufacturing system
• Climbing ladders and working at heights on top of facility
• Perform scale weight test weekly
• Dump bag ingredients into mixes as formula requires
• Load – unload trucks in both load out area and in the warehouse
• Wait on customers as needed
• Insure bulk commodities are flowing from bulk bins
• Refill Micro ingredient hoppers when needed
• Perform daily inspections of Fork Trucks
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment including lubrication and adjustments
• Clean control room daily
• Clean mill on regular schedule
• Pull Bag orders for next day’s bag truck deliveries
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment including lubrication and adjustments
• Clean mill on a daily schedule
• Operate and monitor bulk receiving system
• Test incoming ingredients, ie: Corn = % moisture % BCFM, properly record results
• Unload inbound trucks as necessary
• Unload rail cars as necessary
• Insure bulk commodities are flowing into correct bulk bins
• Perform daily bin inventory and rail car inventory
• Perform daily inspect of Front End Loader
• Clean receiving shed & office daily
• Assist with any other tasks as requested or assigned by management

Position offers a complete benefit package, including 401K, health, life and dental insurance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in feed milling, agriculture, food production, or manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts, loaders, and other mill equipment (certification a plus).
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment operation.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Comfortable with shift work, weekends, or overtime as needed.

Physical Demands:

• Indoor/outdoor mill setting with exposure to dust, noise, and temperature changes.
• Fast-paced team environment with a strong focus on safety, cleanliness, and quality.
• Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds, climb 75 feet of ladder, and be able to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• May require working on a rotating shift or weekends depending on production needs.
• Regular and predictable attendance in office or site location.

Requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.