FEED MILL OPERATOR

FLSA Status: Full-Time/ Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Reports to: Feed Operations Supervisor

Summary: You will work extensively with our customers in ensuring they are provided the highest level of service. You must be customer focused, be hard working, and have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. You must also be experienced and comfortable with using a computer and have the ability to learn the system we use to make feed.

2nd Shift Hours: 4pm - 2am; Monday - Friday; Saturdays as needed

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operate all feed manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently
• Adhere to Endeavor Ag & Energy’s quality assurance program regarding ingredient receiving, load-out, and bagging
• Perform necessary sequencing, recording, and documenting of all feed manufactured during shift
• Maintain accurate production and FDA records, entering data into Excel spreadsheet
• Mix and prepare livestock feeds efficiently and in a manner that assures accuracy and high quality
• Assist management with production scheduling, inventory planning and control for both ingredients and finished products
• Must possess basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Determine proper routing and distribution for manufactured feeds to appropriate holding bins
• Assist with equipment maintenance and repair as needed
• Load and unload trucks in a safe and efficient manner
• Provide excellent customer service and assist customers when needed
• Adhere to all HACCP and FDA training requirements
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions
• Effectively communicate with managers, co-workers, and customers
• Perform general work around the facility and other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The candidate will have an exceptional work ethic, a positive attitude, professionalism and be self- motivated. The candidate will be highly responsible, flexible, and dedicated to deliver results in seasons of highest demand. The candidate must work well within a team and communicate clearly. The candidate must adhere to the core values of Endeavor Ag and Energy. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Feed mill experience preferred. Must be able to operate a forklift.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Driver’s License

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. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Endeavor Ag and Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Prospective candidates receive consideration without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, non-job-related disability, veteran status, other protected group status, or any condition prescribed by state or local law. The company provides Job Descriptions for positions to aid in orienting candidates to potential opportunities. The description identifies basic requirements, criteria, and expectations. It also provides a basis for making reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Job descriptions are periodically revised and are not to be considered all-inclusive. This description does not cover every task or duty that might be assigned, and additional responsibilities will be added at the discretion of the Supervisor as necessary. Thank you for your interest in Endeavor Ag and Energy.