Mill Operator I at Microbial Discovery Group – Gridley, Illinois

Summary/Purpose of Position:

The primary function or purpose of this position is to operate the mill equipment and manufacture a high-quality feed in a time efficient manner, plus proactively problem-solve issues in order to avoid production downtime.

Primary Job Responsibilities/Duties:

• Batch bulk ingredients and follow QA manual for sequencing and flushing
• Micro batch hand adds for mixer
• Restock and rotate warehouse with site products, ingredients, medications and pellets.
• Package & palletize 20-60 lb. bags of feed, rotate old product and load and receive bulk trucks.
• Perform housekeeping duties to keep facility clean and organized, fix broken bags, plus perform inventory control activities to maintain accurate accounting of various feed products.
• Receive incoming ingredients and rotate them in the warehouse
• Pick or load outbound products for customers, other United facilities and United delivery trucks
• Perform other miscellaneous duties, as assigned by supervisor, including refilling empty LP tanks, substitute for route drivers and in production and maintenance, as needed.

Additional Job Responsibilities/Duties

• Maintain good quality wood pallets for shipping
• Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

Typical Work Environment

• Majority of work is conducted in a warehouse/office/outside environment where temperature extremes are common, and the environment is dusty.

Minimum Job Qualification Requirements:

Education/Training:

• S. degree, GED or equivalent professional experience
• Qualified Individual education, training or experience necessary to manufacture, process, pack, or hold safe animal food appropriate to the individual’s assigned duties

Relevant Job Experience:

• 0 – 2 years professional experience in warehouse environment
• 0 – 2 years experience in feed production environment

Specialized Job/Technical Knowledge:

• Knowledge of how to operate forklift
• Knowledge of company procedures and work instructions

Non-Technical Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communications skills
• Ability to organize space
• Ability to maintain records

Licenses/Certification:

• Valid drivers license
• Forklift license

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds frequently
• Sit or stand for 8-hour shift while performing repetitive motions
• Ability to bend, stoop and reach in all directions
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs as needed
• Hand-eye coordination for operating equipment

Safety Requirements:

• Follow all company safety procedures and safety regulations in order to maintain a safe working environment
• Wear dusk mask, rubber gloves, breathing apparatus, as needed
• Wear eye & ear protection if required

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• CDL driver’s license preferred