Mill Operator

Mill Operator

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Mill Operator will perform semi-skilled labor with regard to all aspects of mill maintenance and operations ensuring optimization of production to manufacture feed.

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Utilize computer programmed batching system to receive and manufacture feed
• Maintain required documentation associated with all departments
• After appropriate training, operate all process equipment including powered industrial vehicles
• Assist in start-up and shut down of operations
• Assist in the troubleshooting of processes and equipment operation and provide in-put for corrective actions
• Perform general housekeeping of production area to meet OSHA standards, as well as a clean and safe working environment
• Climb ladders up to 100 feet to perform maintenance and inventory duties
• Perform quality duties including but not limited to sampling inbound and outbound loads as well as production paperwork
• Perform necessary work as assigned in regard to general mill operations

Additional responsibilities

• Perform related duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications skills and competencies:

• Methods and techniques for safe work practices
• Forklift operation and heavy machinery experience desired
• Basic recordkeeping practices

Ability to:

• Perform daily safety inspections and identify safety hazards
• Work flexibly and varying work schedules including overtime as needed
• Perform basic mathematical problems (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and customers
• Follow written and verbal instructions; problem solve
• Communicate effectively in English (verbal/written)
• Contribute to a positive work environment
• Demonstrate good organization skills
• Perform troubleshooting on mill machinery
• Complete production paperwork and quality documents

Experience and training guidelines:

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent work experience
• One (1) to two (2) years' work experience in a warehouse/industrial/production environment
• Ability to lift/carry up to 55 pounds
• Previous feed/agricultural experience desired
• Basic computer skills
• Work varying shifts including weekends, holidays and overtime

Special demands physical requirements:

• Frequent standing for long period of time
• Frequent bending, squatting and kneeling
• Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 55 pounds
• Frequent grasping, holding and reaching
• Constant use of overall vision
• Frequent hearing and talking in person; may be required to wear ear protection or hear in noisy conditions
• Frequent exposure to loud noise

Working conditions:

• Work may be performed inside or outside in hot and cool temperatures and a noisy environment. May be exposure to loud noises and steam exhaust, and dusty, muddy and slick environment. Adhere to all PPE Guidelines as established by OSHA and the company

Note: Job descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.