Mill Operations and Delivery Specialist at Balance4ward – Nodaway, Iowa

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate embodies Balance4ward’s commitment to innovation, collaboration and excellence. This individual is dependable, detail-oriented, and driven to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. They understand the critical role of delivery feed with top-tier customer service. They understand mill operations and actively seek opportunities to enhance processes. They value teamwork, embrace feedback, and align with our mission of delivering exceptional results while fostering a positive and supportive work environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Feed Processing: Overseeing the production and mixing of feed to meet quality standards and specifications.
• Blended Feed Delivery: Accurately delivering feed to bulk bins, creep feeders, and other specified locations.
• Truck Maintenance: Proactively maintaining delivery trucks to ensure safety and reliability.
• Equipment Operation: Operating and maintaining mill equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Equipment Servicing: Conducting regular servicing of equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Problem Identification: Observing and communicating current or potential issues to team members.
• Feedlot Operations: Providing support to cattle feedlot operations as needed, including assisting with cattle handling, feed delivery, processing, and other feedlot tasks.
• Shift and Holiday Work: Working every third weekend and alternating every 3-4 holidays.
• Skill Development: Demonstrating a desire to grow skills and abilities through ongoing learning and adaptability.

Skills and Qualifications

• Work Ethic: Pride in work, high attention to detail, and commitment to excellence.
• Communication: Strong ability to communicate and relay information effectively to team members.
• Proactivity: Capability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Customer Focus: Demonstrating a customer service-oriented mindset.
• Drive: Motivation to maximize daily accomplishments and contribute to team success.

Education and Experience

• Physical Requirements: Ability to climb steps, handle physical tasks related to mill and feedlot operations, and lift 50+ lbs (e.g., feed bags).
• Licensing Preferred: Class A CDL, an insurable and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), and ability to retain a medical certificate by passing a DOT physical. Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test. OR willing to test and receive Class A CDL within first 6 months.