Hybrid Grain and Mill Operations Lead presso Waukon Feed Ranch Inc

This role will also involve working in our grain and milling departments to ensure optimal grain quality and feed quality. This position is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual who is looking to take their skillset and career to the next level and contribute to the growth and success of our company.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Communicate with Director of Grain Operations on weekly and daily planning to accomplish all projects and tasks.
• Responsible for all grain and milling facilities and will flex between both sites as needed (1 mile apart)
• Enforce all biosecurity protocols and take ownership in updating and maintaining safety procedures
• Supervise and provide leadership to feed millers and grain personnel
• Operate all grain receiving, drying, transfer, loadout and other related equipment
• Unload customers grain into the correct dump area and storage facility
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on equipment
• Monitor grain quality on a regular basis and keep grain quality in optimal condition
• Maintain cleanliness of grain and milling sites, shoveling and sweeping required
• Responsible for unloading ingredients
• Complete maintenance, rehab, and expansion projects
• Track and manage parts inventory
• Climb grain bin ladders/legs
• Perform welding, use power tools, and complete equipment repairs as needed
• Operating company vehicles, skid loader, forklift
• Develop a working knowledge of feed manufacturing process
• Communicate with customers, coworkers, and leadership in a professional manner
• Follow all safety procedures and comply to all grain regulations

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.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED. Minimum of one year of background in operations, grain, feed milling, maintenance, or another related area.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership with ability to mentor, teach, and train
• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot
• Great communication
• Self-starter and driven
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk and be on feet for 8 to 10 hours a day, longer during certain seasons
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, squat, and kneel
• Capable to do repeated actions
• Effectively communicate with team members
• Able to climb and withstand heights
• Valid driver’s license is a requirement. Class A CDL is a benefit, but not a requirement.

Work Environment

• Schedule: Must work scheduled days and hours assigned by manager (Director of Grain Operations). Must work full time a minimum of 80 hours per payperiod. Extra hours will be expected as business needs arise. It is your responsibility to make sure the department is running optimally.
• This position will qualify for a four-day work week from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday -Thursday in December – August with supervisor approval (if department has adequate coverage).
• During harvests (September- November). This position will be required to work the fall schedule set by manager and will not be on a 4 day workweek schedule. There will be extended hour requirements in the fall months.
•  Will be on call for breakdowns that occur outside of normal hours.
• Environment: indoors and outdoors, some exposure to dust.
• Travel: Requirements are limited.