Feed Mill Technician

Position: Feed Mill Technician

Location: Syracuse, Indiana

Position Duties:

  • Visually recognize and inspect all varieties of feed types and ingredients for quality.
  • Learning the Feed Mill Flow Chart to gain knowledge of load out and receiving and the relationship to all areas of the mill.
  • Monitor and comprehend the electronic control panels that aid in receiving, transferring and drying corn.
  • Operate customized batching system and pellet milling for all variety of feed types.
  • Responsible for the final acceptance or rejection of all ingredients before placing them in the proper bin for quality control and accuracy.
  • Finalize all feed shipments for quality control and accuracy.
  • Take the physical inventory of all ingredients.
  • Responsible for sanitation, housekeeping, and preventative maintenance procedures of the Feed Mill.
  • Complete training in necessary areas to perform job tasks.
  • Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications:

  • JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
  • Requires knowledge of Feed Mill structure and responsibilities, visual identification of grains and ingredients, and operation of control panels.
  • SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Ability to recognize all varieties of feed types.
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and withstand the physical conditions required by the Feed Mill.
  • Ability to understand fundamental math skills.
  • Ability to work with basic computer systems.
  • Ability to withstand heights, dust and adverse weather conditions.
  • Knowledge and skills identified are acquired through the completion of a high school education, or GED.
  • EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Working Climate: Work environment consists of heavy dust, climbing to high levels, heavy lifting, bending, high noise levels and vibration.

Disclaimer: This job description indicated the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.