Job Description

Department:Feed Mill

**Reports To: **Feed Mill Manager

Job Type:Full-time

Job Summary

The Industrial Technician is responsible for the daily production of feed, coordinating the feed schedule, and operating the feed mill. This role contributes to the organization's goals by ensuring efficient feed production and delivery, managing ingredient inventories, and maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain compliance with all internal/external quality, food safety, and site safety policies and procedures.
• Promote a culture consistent with organizational Guiding Principles and Core Values.
• Ensure incoming ingredients are placed in the proper bin and communicate with the team on incoming loads.
• Enter loads for the day into FMM.
• Assist the Feed Mill Manager in maintaining sufficient ingredient inventory.
• Monitor batching system for efficient operation and correct load routing.
• Enter ingredients loads into the BETA Raven receiving system accurately.
• Complete required paperwork.
• Perform preventative maintenance and document maintenance concerns with action plans and status reports.
• Deliver finished feed safely and accurately to layer and pullet finished feed bins.
• Ensure correct feed placement in the correct house at the appropriate time.
• Collect, inspect, and bag samples of each load delivered.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and ensure transportation equipment is in satisfactory condition.
• Manage traffic flow in the receiving area and unload grain and ingredient trucks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient in using a computer with current Windows operating system, Word, Excel, and able to learn Windows-based programs (Beta Raven, FMM, and LogMeIn).
• Understanding of safe work practices, including respiratory protection, elevated work platforms, fall protection, control of hazardous energy, fire protection systems, electrical safety, forklift/hoist operation, confined space entry, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and employee "Right to Know."
• Ability to safely complete physical tasks associated with essential job functions, including bending, stooping, lifting up to 55 lbs., climbing ladders, work in confined spaces, and working at heights up to 200ft.
• Able to pass a PFT examination for respirator use.

Work Environment

This role requires working in a feed mill environment, which may involve exposure to dust, noise, and varying temperatures. The position involves physical tasks such as climbing, lifting, and working in confined spaces.

You should be proficient in:

• Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Workplace Safety & EHS Management

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Pallet Jack
• Forklifts