Feed Mill Operator 1st Shift

Feed Mill Operator

At Pilgrims, Safety Is a Condition. The safety of our team members comes first – always.

General

Summary:

The Operator and Batcher are responsible for operating the feed mill to create various chicken diets.

• Responsible for unloading bulk feed ingredients (dry and liquids) from either truck or rail using a computerized feed mill receiving control system.
• Responsible for learning all jobs within the feed mill and covering vacations and vacancies.
• Must be able to communicate with vendors, drivers, production, and management.
• Essential sampling requirements and general feed mill housekeeping are also required duties.
• This position operates mostly outside in extreme hot and cold temperatures. Eighty percent of the time involves lifting in excess of 50 lbs., sweeping, shoveling, and climbing stairs and ladders.
• This position also involves working off platforms and catwalks in excess of 100 feet in height. On occasion, long and continuous hours in a dusty environment.
• Must be physically able to wear and perform essential duties wearing a full-face respirator.

• High school education or equivalent or past experience in feed milling.
• General computer knowledge with the ability to learn computerized control systems.
• Ability to multi-task.
• General mechanical knowledge with the ability to learn feed mill flows and conveying systems.
• Ability to operate a forklift and skid steer loader.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be physically able to wear and perform essential duties wearing a full-face respirator.

• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday with occasional weekends. Shifts are 8+ hours.
• Benefits:
  Vision, medical, and dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off:
  Sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and any other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k):
  Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company's vesting schedule.
• Career development:
  The company supports professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

Drug, alcohol, and background checks are conducted for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

EOE, including disability/vets.