What are the responsibilities and job description for the Feed Mill Operator – SIDNEY, NEBRASKA position at Dinklage Feedyards?
SUMMARY: Assists in various mill operations including housekeeping, maintenance and repair by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities:
- Responsible for flaking all corn for the feed yard, receiving all corn, receiving all alfalfa and whatever other commodities are necessary.
- Monitors quality of incoming corn and reports any issues to Supervisor.
- Performs daily quality control tests on flake moisture, silage moisture, flake weight, flake cook, conductivity testing, and softness testing.
- Maintains all flakers, boilers, and moisture systems to produce the best flakes.
- Performs preventative maintenance by carrying out maintenance tasks on all mill and batching equipment; reports any maintenance issues to Supervisor immediately.
- Participates in daily housekeeping including cleaning of all the mill areas.
- Performs seasonal cleaning of grain bins.
- Teamwork and efficiency are expected as well as assisting in various departments of the feed yard when necessary.
- Follows all Dinklage safety policies, procedures, and keeps up to date with safety regulations and requirements.
- Professionalism is expected including courtesy and respect to team members, customers, and vendors.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience operating heavy equipment.
- Ability to understand safety regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.