Description:  The Feed Mill Operator is responsible for making feed as orders are made and all aspects of ingredient handling including receiving, conveying, mixing, and inventory management.

Direct Supervisor:  Pullet Manager

Position Responsibilities:  Below is a summary of the responsibilities of the position.  All positions require the ability to adapt to changing needs of the company and willingness to help others as needed.  Job responsibilities also include duties necessary to the success of Nelson Poultry Farms Inc.

·         Responsible for operation of the feed mill that is capable of making up to 24 tons of finished feed per hour.

·         Responsible for making feed based on priority of feed needs.

·         Responsible for conveying ingredients to the proper bin locations for the computer to batch properly.

·         Responsible for managing inventory of all ingredients, including inventory count, ingredient needs, ingredient receiving, and ingredient placement within the mill bins.

·         Responsible for preventative and repair maintenance on all equipment in the mill.

·         Responsible for cleaning according to the OSHA standards of Good Housekeeping of the feed mill.

·         Responsible for all documentation needed including feed order tickets, finished feed tickets, feed loadout tickets, feed delivery tickets, ingredient receiving tickets, and all regulatory documentation.

·         Responsible for helping during harvest with receiving of corn and soy beans.

·         Responsible for helping complete other necessary job functions required by your supervisor.

·         Responsible for managing the micro ingredient system including filling hoppers with bagged ingredients.

·         Responsible for helping complete other necessary job functions required by your supervisor.

Position Qualifications and Abilities:  Below is a list of necessary qualifications and abilities.  Some are required at starting and others will be gained through work experience.

·         Ability to use a computer for receiving of feed orders and operation of the Easy Automation Feed system.

·         Ability to manage inventory and count accurately.

·         Ability to communicate with various people to complete the job.

·         Ability to follow directions.

·         Ability to work independently of close supervision.

·         Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and repair for quick return to operation.

·         Ability to work in hot and/or dusty environments.

·         A valid CDL driver’s license is recommended but not required upon hiring.

·         Ability to lift 50 lbs. intermittently.

·         Ability to safely operate various types of forklifts and skid steers for handling of ingredients.