What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bulk Materials Operator - Feed Mill position at Northside Elevator?
About the Role
You’ll own the flow of bulk ingredients into our feed mill, keeping trucks moving, ingredients available, and production running safely and efficiently.
What You’ll Do
· Operate a front-end loader, yard truck, and other material handling equipment safely.
· Load and unload hopper-bottom trailers; pre-load for company drivers and keep commercial carriers moving.
· Maintain accurate bulk ingredient inventory in the Coverall facility, using FIFO and prompt, accurate documentation.
· Coordinate with feed mill personnel and flag shortages, discrepancies, or quality concerns.
· Protect ingredient quality through proper storage, separation, and contamination prevention.
· Keep the facility clean and inspection-ready; perform routine equipment checks.
· Follow feed safety, quality, SOP, and GMP standards.
· Serve customers, drivers, and coworkers, and support other operations as needed.
What You’ll Bring
· Experience operating front-end loaders, forklifts, yard trucks, or similar heavy equipment.
· Working knowledge of SOPs, GMPs, and feed safety; basic computer skills.
· Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail; dependable and team-oriented.
· Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 lbs and work in dust and varying weather.
· Preferred: Class A CDL (non-CDL candidates considered); feed, grain, agriculture, or bulk materials experience; inventory control experience.
Why Northside?
Family-owned since 1948, Northside leads the state in feed manufacturing. Our mission is to be the most trusted and dependable partner serving agriculture. Join a team committed to safety, quality, and customer success, with meaningful work and room to grow.
Expected hours: 40.0 – 45.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $46,268 - $69,611