Feed Mill Receiving Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Agfinity is the largest agricultural Cooperative in Colorado based in the heart of the Front Range. As a cooperative we are distinguished from our competitors by our excellence in customer service and our people, which we consider our greatest asset. Every dollar that is spent with the Cooperative doesn’t just go towards a product; it goes back to the community where you live and comes back to you as patronage and equity. Every day our approach is to serve others and find a world of solutions beneficial to our members, customers and our company.

We invite you to learn more about Agfinity, our products, services and the cooperative difference.

Position Summary:

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.

Essential Functions:

Receiving and Inventory Control

• 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.

Quality Assurance and Feed Safety

• 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.

Material Handling and Production Support

• 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.

Housekeeping and Maintenance

• 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.

Safety

• 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.

Communication and Teamwork

• 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 climb ladders, stairs, and work at elevated heights.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, and reach throughout the workday.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toed footwear.
• Considerable physical exertion required.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a feed manufacturing environment with exposure to dust, noise, moving machinery, and varying temperatures.
• Must be able to work flexible schedules, including overtime, weekends, holidays, or emergency call-ins as operational needs require.
• Regular exposure to grain dust, feed ingredients, and industrial equipment

Agfinity has a competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Pension Retirement Plan, 401(k) Match Plan, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Clothing Allowance and Life and Disability coverage for those who may qualify.

Agfinity is looking for values of honesty, integrity, lifelong learning, and working hard and working smart, and being kind and courteous. If you are committed to these values send us your resume now and become part of The Cooperative Difference.

This position does require a pre-hire, post-offer criminal background check, and a drug screen.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.