Feedmill Operator Level 1

 

JOB PURPOSE 

As a Feed Mill Operator, you will be responsible for learning and understanding the feed mill manufacturing process.  

 

RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS  

• Learn the material process flow of entire feed mill to include receiving, grinding,  batching, pelleting, and loadout. 

• Cross-train in all areas of production/maintenance at the feed mill and be proficient in all areas of plant automation. 

• Manage and plan production needs for each area of operation. 

• Responsible for the cleanliness of all areas of the feed mill and the grounds adjacent the plant. 

• Perform all job duties in a manner consistent with all Current Good Manufacturing Practices’ (cGMP) and FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) protocols. 

• Process necessary paperwork and learn to account for items using computer skills as needed and follow procedures established to insure proper material flow. 

• Understand and follow safety rules consistent with standard operating procedures. 

 

 

REQUIREMENTS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skills, and/or ability required or preferred.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as listed below. 

• High school diploma or equivalent; or 1+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. 

• Ability to read and write reports and business correspondence, ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, employees, and visitors. 

• Must be able to make decisions on routine matters utilizing company policies, procedures and directions from upper management.  

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, not required.  

• Proficient experience in welding, electrical troubleshooting and PLC (programmable logic controllers), preferred.  

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is commonly exposed to airborne particles and gasses at low concentrations and cold or humid weather conditions.   

 

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends and overnight travel as requested.   

 

ABOUT SEABOARD FOODS 

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to the pursuit of pork perfection, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. Together, more than 5,000 employees in five states work in our farms, feed mills, and processing plant, to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees and the communities we call home. 

 

 

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law. 

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