Batch Operator

Batch Operator

Reports To: Feed Manager and/or Assistant Feed Manager

FLSA Status: Hourly, Ag exempt

Function: Produces finished feed by operating a mill batching system. Performs the following duties.

• Batches various feed rations by operating batching system daily; reports system malfunctions to appropriate supervisor or mill maintenance; maintains daily batching records through data recording, collection, and entry.
• Loads specified ration onto feed trucks; communicates with feed truck drivers regarding quantity/type of ration needed.
• Monitors available supplies of feed ingredients and mill operational status; records specified mill operations including start/stop time, bin changes, usage of ingredients, etc).
• Maintains orderly work area by disposing of trash, putting away any supplies, and sweeping, other labor jobs as assigned.
• Complies with all applicable safety rules and policies.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software and Database software.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers; ability to compute rate, ration, and percent.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Competency: Expected to coordinate conserve organizational resources, demonstrates knowledge of Company policy, adapt to changes in the work environment, exhibit sound, and accurate judgment, observe safety and security procedures, and report potentially unsafe conditions.

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 the essential functions. Depending on where the job is located in the yard, the employee may be exposed to airborne particles and noise.

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 the essential functions. The employee is required to wear hardhat; eye, ear, and respiratory protection daily if located in PPE required area. Bending, twisting, reaching, grasping, sitting, walking, climbing, general office activities including keyboard, monitor, and calculator.