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PELLET MILL OPERATOR

KENT WORLDWIDE
Columbus, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025 CLOSED ON 1/12/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the PELLET MILL OPERATOR position at KENT WORLDWIDE?

Looking to join a six-time US Best Managed Company Award Winner? KENT® Nutrition Group/Blue Seal, a member of the KENT Worldwide family has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Pellet Mill Operator in Columbus, NE! This role will operate the pellet mills in a safe, proficient and efficient manner necessary for optimum production and quality that meets company specifications. This is an hourly position with a complete benefits package with a schedule of 3:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Understand the process of feed manufacturing including the flow of ingredients
  • Follow feed formulation requirements and quality assurance testing specified by Quality Control
  • Recognize and communicate quality issues to Quality Control foreman
  • Keep feed inventory current and accurate
  • Complete operating and production documentation
  • Perform daily maintenance on pellet mill equipment and record on log reports
  • Provide maintenance, cleanliness and housekeeping to ensure equipment is in proper working condition for continual mill operation
  • Assist with repairs and maintenance as needed and report maintenance problems to the supervisor
  • Follow company specified safety practices and comply to OSHA standards
  • Follow feed mill Standard Operating Procedures
  • Run multiple pieces of equipment within the plant
  • Assist in all feed and other mill duties as requested by shift foreman including safety, customer service, production, maintenance and housekeeping
  • Other duties as assigned by plant management


EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:


  • High school diploma or GED
  • Must be a minimum of 18 years old to work in plant
  • Good communication skills; verbal and written
  • Math skills sufficient to complete documentation
  • Effective problem-solving skills
  • Good mechanical aptitude
  • Excellent work ethics a must
  • Ability to cooperate with co-workers is essential
  • Thorough understanding of cGMP’s
  • Knowledge of HACCP Feed & Food Safety Plan
  • Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements
  • Knowledge of FSMA


EXPERIENCE:


  • Prior experience in feed or production related work


PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT


  • Able to safely lift a minimum of 55 lbs. from floor to working height as job requires
  • Ability to work safely in a dust environment
  • Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all seasonal weather conditions
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