Feed Operations Specialist

SUMMARY

The Feed Operations Specialist is responsible for supporting general operational activities related to working in a feed mill and warehouse. Additional responsibilities include following safety procedures, accurate recordkeeping, professional and effective communication with teammates and customers, and the delivery of excellent customer service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Includes the following and other duties as assigned.)

• Assist in loading and unloading vendor and customer products (bulk and packaged), inventory stocking, feed bagging, basic housekeeping, and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Accurate tracking of inventory via anticipated manufacturing/sales and anticipated receipts of products. Placing orders with vendors for future product needs is included in this daily job activity.
• Sales ticket entry and receipt of inventory into the Co-op’s feed accounting system.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with all state and federal regulations pertaining to a safe workplace, housekeeping, and all activities that require regulatory compliance within the facility.
• Assists with the outside maintenance and upkeep of general cooperative facilities – including mowing, painting, etc.
• Effectively communicates by verbal and written means with customers, employees, and management.
• Maintains a positive attitude that promotes teamwork within the cooperative.
• Maintains and promotes safety awareness; follows safety policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Provides excellent customer service by managing difficult or emotional situations, responds promptly to customer needs, resolves questions, complaints, and concerns immediately, and meets commitments.
• Presents a clean and professional appearance.
• Ability to work a variable schedule including days of the week, shifts, and hours per week (including overtime and/or on-call as needed).
• Responsible for prompt and regular attendance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Willing to seek out and attend additional continuing education, seminars, classes or other job-related education requirements or opportunities.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Basic mathematical skills are required for this role including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numerical values.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Must possess some basic computer operation skills.

REASONING ABILITY

Apply basic understanding as it relates to conducting instructions whether written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to juggle problems that may include multiple variables and unique/complex situations. Have the capability of thinking quickly, assessing hazards, using necessary precautions, selecting appropriate PPE as required by specific needs, regulations, or labels.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Driver’s License with a safe driving record - Travel may be required occasionally for meetings and training as needed.
• Forklift Certification, or the ability to obtain.
• Must be 18 years of age.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

As an employee your duties may require standing, walking, and sitting. Additionally, you may be required to use your hands to finger, handle or feel. Reaching with hands and arms or climbing and balancing may be required. Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling are additional potential demands. Situations that require talking, hearing, or smelling may occur. You will be regularly lifting or moving 50 pounds or more. The use of ladders might be required climbing to a height of 20’ as well as climbing stairs. You might have to use close, distant, color or peripheral vision including depth perception and focus. Employees must understand and implement all related safety policies, procedures and programs for prevention and protection while performing job duties in various work environments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment described is representative of what an employee may encounter while performing the functions of this job. We may make reasonable accommodation that would enable individuals with disabilities to perform the listed job functions. When completing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles including grain dust, outside weather conditions, wet and or humid conditions, extreme cold or heat, toxic and or caustic chemicals. The employee may encounter precarious places such as small and or confined spaces. The noise environment has the potential to be loud (not to exceed the eight-hour threshold for working in or around equipment). As an employee you must understand, acknowledge, and implement all related polices/procedures related to safety including prevention and protection programs for the various job duties and environments encountered.

DISCLAIMER

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover every job duty or responsibility of the employee.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 3% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Safety equipment provided
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Hourly pay
• Profit sharing

Application Question(s):

• Do you have previous experience working in a warehouse (packaging, stocking, etc.)?
• Do you have previous experience handling bulk commodities such as grain and feed products (unloading and loading)?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22