What are the responsibilities and job description for the Feed Production Tech position at Agri Beef?
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Assisting the feed yards with the nutrition and health of growing cattle, PerforMix Nutrition Systems is an Agri Beef subsidiary that assists in developing balanced diets for our cattle-along with other beef and dairy cattle throughout the Northwest-with the guidance of first-class cattle nutritionists. PerforMix develops and produces the highest quality feed supplements on the market. The company is comprised of nutritionists, a logistics fleet, sales force, quality control managers, and administrative support. This team understands that proper nutrition is key to the production of exceptional Northwest beef.
PerforMix is looking for a Feed Production Tech in our Nampa, Idaho plant. The Feed Production Technician is a vital member of our production team who is responsible for producing high quality feed supplements. You will operate equipment to produce the feed/rations and maintain the production facility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Complete production/batching
- Unload railcars
- Unload bulk dry ingredients
- Complete sampling and QC tasks
- Perform general maintenance, inspection and cleaning
- Operate a forklift according to safety standards
- Unload bagged ingredients and/or pallets
- Test batches
- Use a computer to perform required tasks
- Oversee usage tanks for best utilization
- Deliver sacked or toted feeds if applicable
- Perform mechanical trouble shooting and problem solving
- May be required to enter confined spaces
- Adhere to all safety, SFSF and company policies
- Participate in required training
- Maintain a positive attendance record by demonstrating consistent and punctual attendance on a regular basis
- Perform other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Basic math skills, including the ability to understand metric conversions
- Must be computer literate and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
OR minimum of one (1) year of related experience and/or training
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time.
- The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to use hands to handle, grasp or feel; will occasionally need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
- The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds from floor to waist.
- Employee must be able to climb 30 ft ladders at a time and work above floor level at different levels of height.
- The employee will be exposed to the outdoor temperature.