Mill Operator

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •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
• •Ability to perform daily safety inspections and identify safety hazards
• •Ability to work flexibly and varying work schedules including overtime as needed
• •Ability to perform basic mathematical problems (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• •Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• •Ability to follow written and verbal instructions; problem solve
• •Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written)
• •Ability to demonstrate good organization skills
• •Ability to perform troubleshooting on mill machinery
• •Ability to complete production paperwork and quality documents
• •Ability to climb ladders up to 100 feet to perform maintenance and inventory duties
• •Ability to perform general housekeeping of production area to meet OSHA standards
• •Ability to perform necessary work as assigned in regard to general mill operations
• •Ability to utilize computer programmed batching system to receive and manufacture feed
• •Ability to maintain required documentation associated with all departments
• •Ability to assist in start-up and shut down of operations
• •Ability to assist in the troubleshooting of processes and equipment operation and provide in-put for corrective actions
• •Ability to perform quality duties including but not limited to sampling inbound and outbound loads as well as production paperwork
• •Ability to perform related duties and/or special projects as assigned
• •Ability to perform semi-skilled labor with regard to all aspects of mill maintenance and operations
• •Ability to work varying shifts including weekends, holidays and overtime
• •Ability to work inside or outside in hot and cool temperatures and a noisy environment
• •Ability to adhere to all PPE Guidelines as established by OSHA and the company
• •Ability to perform frequent standing for long period of time
• •Ability to perform frequent bending, squatting and kneeling
• •Ability to perform frequent lifting and carrying of up to 55 pounds
• •Ability to perform frequent grasping, holding and reaching
• •Ability to have constant use of overall vision
• •Ability to perform frequent hearing and talking in person; may be required to wear ear protection or hear in noisy conditions
• •Ability to handle frequent exposure to loud noise
• •Ability to work in a dusty, muddy and slick environment

Desired Qualifications

• •Forklift operation and heavy machinery experience
• •Previous feed/agricultural experience