Feed Mill Operator
Heartland Co-op - Newton, IA
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Thank you, for your interest in Heartland Co-op. When you apply, be sure your contact data is current, as further communications with applicants can or may occur by e-mail, text, or phone! If you would like to see other opportunities Heartland Co-op currently has open, click the link below! Review Heartland Co-op Job Board Tends feed mill that grinds materials such as corn, SBM, ingredients for feed, and drugs, by performing the essential job duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Adds a prescribed amount of corn, soybean meal, drugs, and feed ingredients for making desired feed. * Monitors inventories to ensure proper ingredients are on hand for mixing. Minimizes excess inventory and out-of-date materials. * Monitors feed grinding to ensure the quality of the final product is consistent and of high quality. * Maintains and repairs feed equipment. Keeps feed grinding area clean, safe, and up to code. * Coordinates loads to maximize efficiency and maintain customer service. * Maintains the inventory of products including loading/unloading trucks and organizing the warehouse. * Operates mill in a safe and responsible manner. * Keep production records including products ordered, inventory records, production records, and billing. * Maintain and record maintenance and housekeeping records in the appropriate logbooks. * Certain branches/locations may require the employee to maintain a valid driver's license and commercial insurability at all times and/or Commercial Driver's License (CDL), please see the requirements of this specific position below. * Other duties may be assigned. To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Cost Consciousness - Works within the approved budget. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Quantity - Meets productivity standards. Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills: Ability to use a computer to operate mill equipment, bill product, receive and adjust inventory. Certificates and Licenses: May be required to maintain a current weighing license and grain grading certificate. Certain branches/locations may require the employee to maintain a valid driver's license and commercial insurability at all times and/or Commercial Driver's License (CDL), please see the requirements of this specific position below: Driver's License/CDL Requirements ~ * Denotes: Based on location and specifics Commercial Insurability and a valid Driver's License * Or Commercial Insurability, a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), and a valid DOT physical. * Or No license requirements * Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles, and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. PCP Level: 4 Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly.
Created: 2024-09-21