Quality-Driven Feed Mill Operator

Heartland Co-Op; Earlham (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Co-Op is seeking a full-time Feed Mill Operator in Earlham, IA. The role involves weighing and adding ingredients, monitoring inventories, and ensuring the quality of milled feeds.

You will operate and maintain mill equipment, record production data, and help manage shipments and warehouse organization. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with 1–3 months of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds as part of the job.
• May require a valid driver’s license and CDL in some locations; see position requirements.

Responsibilities

• Add prescribed amounts of corn, soybean meal, drugs and feed ingredients for making desired feed.
• Monitor inventories to ensure ingredients on hand and minimize waste.
• Monitor feed grinding to ensure final product quality.
• Maintain and repair feed equipment and keep area clean and safe.
• Coordinate loads to maximize efficiency and customer service.
• Maintain inventory and process loading/unloading of trucks and warehouse organization.
• Keep production, inventory, and billing records; maintain maintenance logs.

Skills

Problem Solving

Cost Consciousness

Planning/Organizing

Quality

Quantity

Safety and Security

Attendance/Punctuality

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Computer skills

Grain grading certificate

Job description

Heartland Co-Op is seeking a full-time Feed Mill Operator in Earlham, IA. The role involves weighing and adding ingredients, monitoring inventories, and ensuring the quality of milled feeds.

You will operate and maintain mill equipment, record production data, and help manage shipments and warehouse organization. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with 1–3 months of related experience preferred.