Feed Mill Operator

About Pro Cooperative

Our Mission: Building lasting partnerships by being PROactive, PROgressive and PROfessional.

Our Vision: To provide premier services to every customer through personalized relationships, whole farm solutions,
and advanced technical knowledge.

Our Core Values:

• Trust - working to earn TRUST every day, operating with reliability and integrity.

• Service – SERVING others with understanding, respect and care.

• Fun – having FUN building a Positive Team and Family Spirit while removing barriers and letting people do what

• Safety - Ensuring the SAFETY of our people; doing what’s best to create the safest environment now and for the

Job purpose

• The position of a Feed Mill Operator I is of great significance to Pro Cooperative.

equipment to mix and process ingredients to company specified formulations and quality guidelines and
provide related customer services in a safe and effective manner.

Duties and responsibilities

These are the basic duties and responsibilities of the position and must be performed competently.

• Assist in all aspects of the manufacturing of feed by assisting the feed mill operator in the following:

• Operation of feed mill batching equipment, receiving and load out equipment, micro ingredient addition and

• Maintain inventory at desired levels.

• Maintain equipment on a regular schedule to avoid breakdowns and anticipate and plan for major overhauls

• Fulfill all reporting and record-keeping requirements.

• Follow standards of quality as outlined by Pro Cooperative and other manufacturing and regulatory controls.

• Take ingredient, local mix, and customer mix samples and retain them for future reference.

• Account for each mix or other service provided by writing job, sales, or transfer tickets to ensure accurate inventory

• Receive inventory, store it, and keep it saleable.

• Report inventory items which should be placed on order.

• Ensure sales tickets are made out prior to loading or delivery.

• Provide the customer with an accurate sales ticket and collect payment if needed.

• Verify all items listed on the work order or sales ticket are loaded and delivered.

• Perform housekeeping duties and maintain a clean working environment.

• Assist in maintenance of equipment.

• Follow all company and regulatory agency safety policies.

• Understand and maintain the professional image of Pro Cooperative.

• Establish cohesive working relations with other Pro Cooperative employees, its patrons and vendors to establish a

• Complete training and attend meetings/workshops/seminars/continuing education appropriate to the position, as

• Perform all other duties as assigned by direct supervisor.

• Assist other locations as needed.

• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations and Pro Cooperative’s policies, including Pro Cooperative’s safety

Minimum experience and qualifications

• High School education or GED; or one to two months experience or training; or equivalent combination of

• Class A CDL with required endorsements preferred.

• Possess proficient understanding of mathematics and a high attention to detail.

• Available to work extended hours as needed.

ACTIVITY FREQUENY ACTIVITY FREQUENCY
Bending/Stooping Constantly (67%-100%) Sitting Occasionally (1%-33%)
Climbing-stairs, ladders, slope Frequently (34%-66%) Standing Constantly (67%-100%)
Crawling Occasionally (1%-33%) Twisting Constantly (67%-100%)
Grasping/Handling Constantly (67%-100%) Walking Constantly (67%-100%)
Kneeling Frequently (34%-66%) Balancing Frequently (34%-66%)
Neck Flexion/Extension Constantly (67%-100%) Squatting Frequently (34%-66%)
Reaching Forward Constantly (67%-100%) Change of Position Constantly (67%-100%)
Reaching Overhead Frequently (34%-66%) In/Out of Machine Frequently (34%-66%)

Physical effort
Physical effort typically applied while performing this job.

LIFT/CARRYING FREQUENY PUSHING/PULLING FREQUENCY
1 – 10 lbs. Frequently (34%-66%) 1 – 10 lbs. Frequently (34%-66%)
11 – 20 lbs. Frequently (34%-66%) 11 – 20 lbs. Frequently (34%-66%)
21 – 50 lbs. Frequently (34%-66%) 21 – 50 lbs. Frequently (34%-66%)
51 – 100 lbs. Frequently (34%-66%) 51 – 100 lbs. Frequently (34%-66%)
100 lbs. Occasionally (1%-33%) 100 lbs. Occasionally (1%-33%)

Working conditions
Work conditions typically encountered on this job.

CONDITION FREQUENY CONDITION FREQUENCY
Dust Constantly (67%-100%) Chemical Agents Occasionally (1%-33%)
Excessive Heat Constantly (67%-100%) Fumes, Odors Frequently (34%-66%)
Excessive Cold Frequently (34%-66%) Solvents, Petroleum Products Occasionally (1%-33%)
Noise Constantly (67%-100%) Others Specify: N/A
Vibration Frequently (34%-66%) Others Specify: N/A

Job specific conditions/demands
Job specific conditions/demands typically encountered on this job.

CONDITIONS/DEMANDS FREQUENY CONDITIONS/DEMANDS FREQUENCY
Driving –
Vehicle/Equipment

Occasionally (1%-33%) Power Tools/Equipment Occasionally (1%-33%)

Indoors Constantly (67%-100%) Hearing Frequently (34%-66%)
Outdoors Occasionally (1%-33%) Talking Frequently (34%-66%)