Feed Mill Receiving Operator

Feed Mill Receiving Operator

The Feed Mill Receiving Operator is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient receipt, inspection, handling, and transfer of bulk, tote, and bagged ingredients used in feed manufacturing. This position plays a critical role in maintaining ingredient quality, inventory accuracy, feed safety standards, and operational efficiency. The Receiving Operator works closely with production, quality assurance, maintenance, and transportation personnel to ensure ingredients are received, documented, stored, and utilized in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

• Receive incoming bulk ingredients, transfer bulk ingredients, and dump tote and bagged ingredients as required by feed mill operations.
• Verify incoming shipments against bills of lading, receiving tickets, and purchase orders.
• Check, sign, and file unloading slips; accurately record all receiving information in designated logs and computer systems.
• Manage ingredient flow through all receiving pits and receiving equipment.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages, discrepancies, or inventory concerns to management.
• Assist with inventory counts and audits as required.

• Collect representative samples of all incoming ingredients according to established procedures.
• Inspect ingredients for quality, condition, contamination, foreign material, moisture concerns, or other abnormalities.
• Properly label, store, and maintain retained samples in accordance with company quality assurance programs.
• Report ingredient quality issues immediately to the Feed Mill Manager or Quality Control personnel.
• Follow all feed safety, biosecurity, and quality assurance programs, including GMPs and HACCP-related procedures as applicable.

• Transfer ingredients to appropriate storage locations, bins, or production systems.
• Stage and dump tote and bagged ingredients according to production schedules and formulas.
• Operate receiving equipment, conveyors, augers, forklifts, skid steers, or other material handling equipment as authorized and trained.
• Coordinate ingredient movement to minimize downtime and support efficient feed production.

• Clean receiving pits, unloading areas, and equipment following receipt of each ingredient.
• Dispose of trash and waste materials in designated containers and trash compactor.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of unloading pits, ingredient storage areas, and trash compactor area.
• Perform routine inspections of receiving equipment and report maintenance needs promptly.
• Assist maintenance personnel with minor repairs and preventative maintenance activities as assigned.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and hazard-free work environment.
• Follow all company safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, confined space requirements, and PPE requirements.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, incidents, near misses, and equipment concerns immediately.
• Participate in required safety meetings and training programs.

• Work closely with the Feed Mill Manager, Lead Operator, Quality Control personnel, maintenance staff, fleet personnel, and office staff.
• Communicate ingredient issues, inventory concerns, and operational challenges in a timely manner.
• Support team members and assist in other areas of the mill as needed to achieve production goals.

Other Duties:

• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Crosstrain in other feed mill functions to provide operational support and coverage.
• Participate in company meetings, training sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required

Experience:

• Entry-level position; training provided.
• Previous experience in agriculture, feed manufacturing, grain handling, warehousing, or industrial production preferred.
• Forklift or heavy equipment experience preferred.

Knowledge:

• Basic understanding of agricultural commodities and feed ingredients preferred.
• Knowledge of feed safety, quality assurance, and inventory control principles preferred.
• On-the-job training provided.

Skills:

• Basic computer literacy and ability to enter data accurately.
• Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and unit conversions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to identify quality concerns and make sound decisions regarding ingredient acceptance or rejection.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic operational issues and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Commitment to producing safe, high-quality feed products

Physical Demands:

• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to frequently…