Panel Operator-Feed Mill

The Control Operator will be responsible for operating the computer automation systems required to receive ingredients, grind grains, mix and pellet feed. The Control Operator will operate the processing equipment according to established standard operating procedures. In addition to feed manufacturing the operator will perform housekeeping activities, quality checks on feed and ingredients, maintenance and repair of equipment. The Control Operator is responsible for compliance with all company policies, Local, State and Federal policies, laws and regulations.

• Operate the pelleting equipment
• Operate the grinding equipment
• Operate the batching equipment
• Manufacture feed in accordance with quality assurance policies, standard operating procedures, and current GMPs
• Sample ingredients and perform quality assurance tests
• Collect feed samples in accordance with sampling plan
• Perform micro handling duties
• Perform routine housekeeping
• Monitor equipment and processes and report maintenance or production issues to feed mill management
• Operate a forklift
• Comply with all company policies
• Comply with all Local, State and Federal laws and regulations

• Communicate with Receiving Operators the raw ingredient needs for batching operations
• Communicate with loadout and dispatch the finished feed needs for shipment

• A minimum requirement of a high school degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of feed manufacturing equipment operation and maintenance
• Ability to lift 60 pounds, climb ladders and operate a pallet jack with 2000 pounds of material