Feed Mill Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Heritage Cooperative is always looking for friendly, outgoing, customer-service driven employees. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are constantly thinking outside of the box for new ways to make working at Heritage Cooperative attractive to our current and prospective employees. If this sounds like you, apply today and join the team!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Serve as a positive representation of Heritage Cooperative’s Core Values

• Provide Superior Customer Service
• Highest Standards of Integrity and Trust
• Continuous Improvement
• Being a Good Partner

Abide by all safety regulations to ensure safety of oneself, coworkers and customers

Attentively keep accurate packing records

Maintain inventory of empty pallets, stretch film and netting

Operate forklift from palletizer to loading and warehouse

Operate palletizer, stretch wrapper and forklift for packing line

Participate in an open line of communication between supervisor and coworkers regarding any shortages on shipping orders.

Represent company values while training incoming employees

Strive to keep work area clean and organized

Supply production with pallets, bags and pallet sheets

Unload trucks and verify items with manifest

Verify date code and product description prior to loading

Other duties as assigned by your supervisor

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to frequently stand and/or walk for extended periods of time

Ability to frequently lift and/or carry heavy objects no more than 50 pounds

Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed

Willingness to work various weather elements including cold, heat, wind, rain, etc

Outstanding Organizational and Time-Management Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Respectable Mechanical Skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Driver’s License, with acceptable driving record

Forklift Certified

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Previous Feed Experience

WHY HERITAGE?

Competitive Pay

401k match after 6 months

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Company paid Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Farm Bureau Membership

Paid Holidays, Sick, and Vacation Time

If you see yourself as a future Feed Mill Associate with Heritage Cooperative, apply TODAY at

DISCLAIMER

The job description is not intended to cover or describe all tasks, duties and responsibilities the employee may be required to be asked to perform. Heritage Cooperative retains the right to change or add new tasks, duties and responsibilities at any time, with or without notice to the employee.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Evidence of work authorization upon employment is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Completion of USCIS form I-9 will be required in order to verify employment eligibility within 3 business days of the first day of employment.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Heritage Cooperative provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Heritage Cooperative complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Heritage Cooperative expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Heritage Cooperative’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including termination.