Grain and Mill Technician chez WFR

Description

Position Overview:

 The Grain & Mill Operations Associate is responsible for supporting daily grain handling and feed mill activities. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality operations by assisting with grain receiving, storage, and processing, as well as feed manufacturing and delivery preparation. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and able to work in a fast-paced agricultural environment. 

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to receive, unload, and store grain safely and efficiently
• Monitor grain quality, including moisture, temperature, and condition checks
• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and upkeep of grain bins, mill equipment, and facility grounds
• Receive and process customer feed orders using internal software system
• Plan and prioritize feed mixing operations, taking into consideration biosecurity protocols, medication requirements, and customer specifications
• Compute feed orders taking into account semi tonnage and customer delivery expectations
• Operate the automated batching system to follow feed recipes accurately, ensuring correct ingredients and adherence to customer guidelines
• Assign feed loads to semi-truck drivers for delivery
• Keep accurate records of feed production, medications, and other relevant information
• Collect and submit required samples and reports
• Communicate effectively with the second-shift operator regarding completed tasks and any essential handoff information
• Follow all safety protocols, including lockout/tagout, confined space, and PPE requirements
• Keep accurate records of grain movement, feed production, and inventory. 
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, or quality issues.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace
• Strictly follow and enforce all biosecurity procedures
• Lift 50-pound bags of feed ingredients as needed

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Background in agriculture is preferred, but not mandatory

Qualifications

• Proficient in using computers and basic software applications
• Proactive with a strong sense of responsibility
• Self-driven and motivated to succeed
• Maintains a positive and can-do attitude
• Excellent organizational and prioritization abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk and be on feet for 8 to 10 hours a day 
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, squat & kneel
• Ability to go up and down stairs frequently 
• Capable to do repeated actions
• Works well in a team environment and communicates effectively with coworkers

Work Environment

Schedule: Must be available to work assigned days and hours. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Full-time availability is required, with a minimum of 80 hours per pay period. Occasional holiday or weekend shifts may be necessary. Will be put on the fall schedule during harvest (Sept-Nov) which will include one to two evenings per week and a rotating weekend day. 

Work Environment: This position involves working both indoors and outdoors, primarily in a feed mill setting. Conditions can be dusty, and noise levels range from moderate to loud.

Travel Requirements: No travel is required for this role.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of duties or responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.