Mill Operator

The primary function of this position is to safely operate mill and warehouse equipment to manufacture, package, store, and ship high-quality feed efficiently. This role supports production by completing assigned batching, packaging, receiving, loading, inventory, and housekeeping duties while proactively identifying issues that may impact safety, quality, or production uptime.

• Operate feed mill and warehouse equipment in accordance with company procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Complete micro batch hand adds for the mixer accurately and in accordance with production instructions.
• Package and palletize 20-60 lb. bags of feed and load super sacks while ensuring proper labeling, stacking, and product rotation.
• Restock, organize, and rotate warehouse inventory, including site products, ingredients, medications, and pellets.
• Receive, inspect, and rotate incoming ingredients and supplies according to established procedures.
• Pick, stage, and load outbound products for customers, other United facilities, and United delivery trucks.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the mill, warehouse, and surrounding work areas.
• Repair or repackage broken bags as appropriate and report product quality concerns.
• Perform basic inventory control tasks, including product counts, rotation, and reporting discrepancies.
• Monitor equipment performance and communicate maintenance or production concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Follow all feed safety, quality, and regulatory requirements when handling ingredients, medications, and finished products.

• Maintain quality wood pallets and packaging materials for shipping.
• Assist with basic troubleshooting and routine operational checks as trained.
• Support a team-oriented work environment by communicating clearly with supervisors, drivers, customers, and coworkers.
• Participate in required training, safety meetings, and continuous improvement activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Work is primarily conducted in a feed mill, warehouse, and outdoor environment.
• Work may include exposure to dust, noise, moving equipment, uneven surfaces, and extremes in temperature.
• Employees are expected to maintain awareness of surroundings and follow all site safety procedures.

• H.S. diploma, GED, or equivalent professional experience.
• Education, training, or experience necessary to manufacture, process, pack, or hold safe animal food appropriate to the individual’s duties.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work safely around machinery, equipment, ingredients, and finished feed products.

• 0-2 years of experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, agriculture, feed mill, or production environment.
• Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, or similar material handling equipment.
• Basic understanding of inventory rotation, housekeeping standards, and safe product handling practices.

• Basic mechanical aptitude for identifying and communicating equipment issues.
• Ability to operate production, packaging, and material handling equipment as trained.
• Familiarity with safety protocols, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and general manufacturing processes.
• Ability to accurately follow batching, packaging, receiving, loading, and inventory procedures.
• Basic math and recordkeeping skills.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work assigned schedules.
• Organizational skills and ability to maintain a clean work area.
• Effective time management and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Valid driver’s license preferred but not required.
• Forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain certification, if required by the site.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds frequently.
• Ability to sit or stand for an 8-hour shift while performing repetitive motions.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach in all directions.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs as needed.
• Hand-eye coordination for operating equipment.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, if required and properly trained.
• Ability to work in dusty, noisy, hot, cold, indoor, and outdoor conditions.
• Strictly adhere to all company safety procedures and…