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 maximixe 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.

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.