Feedmill Operator
- Artisan Kitchens LLC
- Iowa Office-Rembrandt Plant
- 2mo ago
- Full-Time
- On-site
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Job Summary:
Main responsibility is daily production of feed and soybean meal and operation equipment associated with the feed mill and extrusion center. Manage traffic flow in receiving area. Unload grain and ingredient trucks. Oversee grain drying process. Sample Ingredients. Empty feed barrel. Maintain cleanliness of warehouse. Perform maintenance duties as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Work with the Lead operator to fulfill the hauling, preventive maintenance, maintenance and needs identified
· Operation of equipment associated with the feed mill and extrusion center
· Handle micro ingredients in tote and bagged form with forklift and by hand when necessary
· Oversee grain drying process
· Follow preventative maintenance schedule and perform maintenance duties as assigned
· Follow all mill housekeeping procedures
· Follow all OSHA safety regulations and procedures
· Perform other tasks as assigned
Backup:
· A trained designee will be appointed by management to cover for absences or vacancies; refer to Rembrandt Foods site-specific facility back-up matrix on file.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required:
· Awareness and knowledge of surroundings in relation to climate, atmosphere and equipment
· Ability to work in high elevations
· Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination
· Attention to detail
· Public relation skills and phone etiquette
· Ability to read, understand and effectively communicate information through writing and speaking so others will understand
· Independent Self Starter/Team Player
· Mathematical Skills: Basic Arithmetic, count, add and subtract
· Computer Skills – Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet
· Moderate English: speaking, writing and reading for job and safety issues
· Ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis
· Essential function of the job: requires teamwork and developing strong relationships with co-workers
Preferred:
· Fine Motor Skills
Equipment:
· Hard hat/ Hearing protection/ Safety glasses/Respirator mask
· Trucks/ Tractor
· Hand tools/ Power tools/Utility cart/Buckets
· Large push broom, kitchen pull broom/Squeegee, floor mop/ High pressure wand/ Air hoses/shovel
· Hand held radios
· Central vacuum hoses
Universal Expectations:
· Follow all Safety and Bio-Security Procedures
· Ensure that all care is provided with respect to customer, client and co-workers’ rights
· Ensure a safe and clean work environment
· Maintain confidentiality
· Adhere to work schedules in completing and performing assigned tasks