Feed Mill Operator (1st Shift) - Forest City, IA

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview & Responsibilities:This role is responsible for executing daily production and load-out goals to established daily and weekly feed order levels. Key responsibilities include ensuring the proper use, upkeep, and maintenance of feed mill equipment, consistently achieving productivity goals, and cross-training to perform effectively across all mill manufacturing functions. Additionally, this position emphasizes maintaining the highest standards of customer service and fostering collaboration with various departments to support organizational success. Major Areas of Accountability:Ensure proper safety, equipment and housekeeping procedures are followed. Support and engage in feed mill safety initiatives.Operate machines to produce swine feed to established quality guidelines. Perform necessary quality assurance tests and make necessary adjustments to the grinding process to obtain acceptable quality.Operate load out equipment to properly load trucks in most efficient manner.Perform and monitor proper documentation of the batching, grinding, loadout, and ingredient receiving. Assist in warehouse operations as necessary. Follow defined guidelines to produce quality feed. Assist in routine preventative maintenance on feed mill equipment and maintain required documentation. Responsible for proper feed and load out scheduling.Responsible for proper bin management and utilization.Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor. Education, Training, and Experience Requirements:Minimum formal education required: High School Minimum number of years of prior job experience required: Entry Level, 0-1 yearSpecialized Training requirements: None OTHER SKILLSCooperative attitude and teamwork approach is essentialTakes pride in quality of workReliable and responsibleAbility to perform effectively in a fast-paced environmentDemonstrate positive customer service mindsetUnderstanding of computer usageAbility to understand and follow instructions in EnglishAbility to operate large machinerySpecialized or Motorized Equipment and/or Tools:None. Christensen Farms is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to select the most qualified person for each position in the organization. No employee of CF will discriminate against any applicant for employment or a fellow employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other prohibited basis under applicable local, state, or federal law.