Feedmill Operator

Description

Start growing a rewarding career with us!

The Landus family offers a phenomenal benefit package that includes:

• 75% of health insurance premiums paid with options for medical, dental, and vision plans.
• A strong 401K employer match to assist in planning for your retirement
• Time off to assist with a work life balance by giving you 18 days PTO within first year. 
• Other time off includes 8 paid holidays, volunteer time off and paternal leave
• We offer Flex Time which allows you to have a flexible schedule during approved times.
• Education Assistance Employee profit sharing incentive plan
• On the job training & career advancement opportunities
• New state of the art Innovation Connector located in Des Moines. 

How will you have an impact in this role?

You will learn how to operate batch mixing, loading and receiving equipment to mix feed ingredients per the company's specified feed formulations to produce finished feeds that meet our manufacturing agreements.

What will you do?

• Batch, mix, and route feed according to specified formulas and procedures.
• Properly weigh all premix and short mix additions per established formulas.
• Monitor product quality and adjust equipment accordingly. (particle/pellet size and quality)
• Monitor drug inventory usage in accordance with FDA regulations.
• Accurately complete and maintain assigned reports, logs, and documents.
• Communicate and coordinate batching schedule and production with appropriate personnel to maximize total plant efficiency.
• Follow GMP’s, Quality Control Manual, and established plant procedures while monitoring the process for finished bulk and bagged feeds.
• Perform general facility maintenance and housekeeping.
• Provide prompt, professional, and courteous customer service.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Must have a valid state motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Must be able to move/lift up to 50 pounds; occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Understand the seasonality of an agricultural cooperative and the in-season time commitment.

Other Skills that will help you succeed:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and related experience and/or training.
• Obtain a Class A CDL with required endorsements.
• Good computer skills.

Are you ready to join the Landus Team? If so, click Apply!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled