Second Shift Feed Mill Control Room Operator

Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative; Broadway (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative seeks an on-site feed production operator responsible for safe batching, blending, and pelleting. You will plan daily production with the dispatcher, log runs, and operate the pellet mill to meet quality and tonnage targets.

Responsibilities include routing feed to labeled bins, maintaining equipment with regular greasing, and ensuring clean reporting. Training on safety and English communication is required; prior experience is not necessary.

Qualifications

• Safety trainings completed.
• Computer literacy and good math skills.
• Must be able to speak and write in English clearly and fluently.

Responsibilities

• Plan production schedule with dispatcher to maximize pellet mill run time and minimize changes.
• Log each run on daily mixing sheets and complete NAE flush verification as needed.
• Operate pellet mill controls to ensure high quality pellet with good tonnage.
• Ensure feed is routed to correctly labeled bin in loadout.
• Fill micro ingredient bins to avoid cross-contamination and keep lines running.
• Regularly grease pellet mill rolls every 4 hours and check roll adjustment.
• Monitor printers and ensure production reports print clearly.
• Keep work area free of spills and dust; report leaks.

Skills

Computer literacy

Math skills

English communication

Education

Safety trainings

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient batching, blending, and pelleting of all feed.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Evaluate feed production requirements at the beginning of each shift, and plan production schedule with the assistance of the dispatcher in order to maximize pellet mill run time and reduce the number of run changes.
• Log each run of feed on daily mixing sheet accurately; fill out all corresponding information including NAE flush verification sheets as needed.
• Operate pellet mill controls in a manner to produce a high quality pellet without sacrificing tonnage output.
• Ensure that the feed being produced is routed to the properly labeled bin in loadout to maintain feed integrity.
• Fill micro ingredient bins as needed, avoiding any cross contamination, in order to keep batching and the pellet mill running at all times
• Ensure that the pellet mill rolls are adequately greased every 4 hours of production. Check roll adjustment periodically.
• Monitor printer/ink cartridge to ensure that production and usage reports are printed clearly, legibly, and complete.
• Keep work area free of spilled feed material and dust
• Report all leaks immediately
• Other duties as assigned
• Must maintain an excellent attendance record
• Must work well without close supervision
• Must follow all safety procedures and requirements: several safety training session are required including, but not limited to lock out/tag out, fall protection, power industrial truck, and confined space training

Education, Training, and Certification

• Safety trainings
• Must be computer literate, and have good math skills
• Must be able to speak and write in English clearly and fluently

Experience

Can be trained

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Abilities Lift / Carry

• Stand C (Constantly) 10 lbs or less O (Occasionally)
• Walk C (Constantly) 11-20 lbs O (Occasionally)
• Sit O (Occasionally) 21-50 lbs F( Frequently)
• Handling / Fingering C (Constantly) 51-100 lbs O (Occasionally)
• Reach Outward C (Constantly) Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable)
• Reach Above Shoulder C (Constantly)
• Climb O (Occasionally)
• Crawl O (Occasionally)
• Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally)
• Bend O (Occasionally)

Push / Pull

• 12 lbs or less F (Frequently)
• 13-25 lbs F (Frequently)
• 26-40 lbs F (Frequently)
• 41-100 lbs F (Frequently)

Definitions

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (2.5-5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements

Must be able to wear any Personal Protective Equipment that is required according to the Job Safety Analysis.

Work Environment

Exposed to all weather conditions and dusty environments.