What are the responsibilities and job description for the Feed Mill Operator: 12 hour Day Shift, 4 - 3 rotation position at TOSH PORK, LLC?
Every week, our team produces approximately 8,000 tons of feed to support more than one million hogs each year. As a Feed Mill Operator, you'll play an important role in making sure our animals receive the quality feed they need every day. If you enjoy hands-on work, working with equipment, and being part of a team that keeps things moving, we'd love to hear from you.
Schedule
5:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Sunday
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Every other Wednesday
Enjoy a consistent 12-hour day shift schedule that provides built-in days off throughout the week, with opportunities for overtime based on business needs.
What You'll Do
- Operate equipment used to mix, grind, pellet, cool, and prepare livestock feed.
- Follow established procedures to produce safe, high-quality feed.
- Unload feed ingredients and finished products safely and efficiently.
- Load and move finished feed to the correct locations.
- Safely operate forklifts, yard trucks (yard dogs), and other equipment.
- Inspect equipment and perform basic preventative maintenance to help keep the mill running safely.
- Report equipment concerns or maintenance needs promptly.
- Keep accurate production logs and required documentation.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and teammates.
- Follow all company safety, biosecurity, food safety, and operating procedures.
- Support Tosh Farms' commitment to a Zero Injury Safety Culture.
Perform other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Dependable with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and extended hours when needed.
- Experience in manufacturing, agriculture, feed production, grain handling, or industrial operations is preferred.
- Experience operating forklifts, loaders, yard trucks, or other heavy equipment is preferred.
- Mechanical aptitude or maintenance experience is a plus.
- No feed mill experience? No problem. We will train dependable, safety-minded individuals who are eager to learn.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements (Essential Functions)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 30 pounds frequently.
- Stand and walk for extended periods.
- Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, climb stairs and ladders.
- Work at elevated heights while following required safety procedures.
- Safely operate forklifts, yard trucks, and other industrial equipment.
- Frequently use hands and arms for repetitive tasks.
- Work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures, including heat and cold.
- Work in dusty environments and around moving mechanical equipment.
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Safely enter and exit equipment and work platforms.
Rooted in Family. Driven by Purpose. Work That Matters.
At Tosh Farms, we're more than Tennessee and Kentucky's leading pork producer—we're a family-owned company built on hard work, integrity, and taking care of one another. With nearly 600 employees, we provide stable careers and opportunities for growth while producing safe, high-quality food for families across America.
Why Join Tosh Farms?
- Competitive hourly pay
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Opportunities for advancement
- Stable employment with a growing family-owned company
- A workplace committed to safety, respect, and continuous improvement
Tosh Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law.
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