Mixer Operator

Looking to join a seven-time US Best Managed Company award winner? KENT Nutrition , a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies has a great opportunity to join their team as a Mixer Operator in Beardstown, IL! This role will perform all scheduled feed mill mixing in a safe, proficient and efficient manner for optimum production that meets company specifications. This is a 1st shift opportunity with a schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• The starting wage for this role is $23.04 per hour in addition to KENT standard benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k). Final compensation is subject to variation based on the candidate's skills, job responsibilities, location and other pertinent factors.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain mixing system for all finished feeds


• Calibration of the mixing system


• Ensure all mixing is in accordance with formula card for quality assurance


• Record and update logs of various feed formulations mixed daily


• Make sure equipment is operating properly, cleaned and maintained to ensure proper and continual working condition if mill operation


• Keep management informed of any errors or issues in the mixing process


• Follow feed mill Standard Operating Procedures


• Assist in any area of production as requested by the production superintendent, plant manager or supervisor


• Learn and follow cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) in Feed Mixer’s Guide


• Other duties as assigned by plant management

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED


• Must be a minimum of 18 years old to work in plant


• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements


• Knowledge of HACCP Feed & Food Safety Plan


• Knowledge of FSMA


• Good communication skills; verbal and written


• Math skills sufficient to complete documentation


• Good mechanical aptitude


• Thorough understanding of cGMP’s


• Ability to cooperate with co-workers is essential


• Excellent work ethic a must

EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience in feed or production related work

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Able to safely lift a minimum of 50 lbs. from floor to working height as job requires


• Ability to work safely in a dust environment


• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all seasonal weather conditions


• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and physical