Job Details
Job Duties & Accountabilities
Typical Duties of the Feed Mill Technician:
1. Housekeeping and Maintenance:
- General Housekeeping duties to ensure the mill is kept in a clean, dust free manner including the grounds surrounding the mill.
- Daily, weekly, and monthly routine preventative maintenance tasks including greasing bearings, checking gear boxes, inspection/tightening of belts, etc.
- Assist in repair and maintenance projects with the maintenance staff.
2. Feed Manufacturing:
- Assist the Feed Mill Operator as required to maximize the efficiency of the mill. These duties could include:
- Filling micro ingredient boxes.
- Ingredient bin clean out.
- Addressing ingredient flow issues.
- Bagging of complete feeds.
- Receive training from the Mill Operator on the operation of the manufacturing equipment.
- Loading of complete feeds onto trucks.
- Ensure that company safety practices are adhered to.
3. Inventory Control:
- Receiving of ingredients into the mill - both bulk and bagged.
- Proper grading of ingredients received.
- Assist in grain and ingredient bin clean out.
Minimum Qualifications Education- High School Diploma is required.
Experience- 1-3 years in agriculture or related field is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1. Knowledge of:
- General maintenance techniques.
- General understanding of mechanical equipment.
2. Skill in:
- Following oral and written communications.
- Time management.
- Organizational skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Customer service.
3)Ability to:
- Follow verbal/written instructions.
- Work both independently and in a team environment to accomplish goals.
- Desire to learn new skills and technology systems.
A career with The Maschhoffs is packed with benefits: - Competitive hourly pay
- Excellent Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision) including:
- The Maschhoffs covers on average $11,000-$17,000 in benefits annually
- Company contributions to Health Savings Account
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- No-cost counseling sessions
- Full-time employees are eligible the 1st of the month following 30 days!
- 401K plan with up to 4% company match
- Accrued Paid Time Off of 12 days per year plus a paid Life Event Day!
- Bi-annual production bonus program
- School Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Extra money earned through our referral program
- Discounted Pork Packs (including loins/ribs/bacon and more!)