Receiving Operator-Feed Mill
Description
General Responsibilities:
- Receive all products by truck and rail to the appropriate ingredient storage bins, tanks, or warehouse and record on receiving report.
- Ability to learn operation of locomotive movement of rail cars if needed. Make and operate switches safely along with blue flag presentation.
- Operate a forklift in a manner that complies with OSHA regulations.
- Monitor equipment in conveying and receiving for improper operations and noises. If this occurs, stop the equipment and notify maintenance and/or supervisor.
- Visually inspect fluids daily in all pertinent equipment.
- Ability to perform moisture tests and aflatoxin tests on corn if needed and record as required by quality control sampling schedule.
- Retrieve and prepare samples of all bulk products as specified by quality control..
- Weigh all trucks and rail cars and record weights. Report any weight discrepancies to supervision.
- Maintain daily receiving report, keeping the report up to date at all times.
- Housekeeping: keep the receiving area clean at all times and any other areas as designated by supervisor.
- Be able to work rotating shifts including night and/or weekend work.
- Perform and document routine daily safety inspections of work area as designated by supervisor.
- Assist the control room operators on repairs or in relief. Also, assist maintenance crew if needed.
- May be required to perform other job duties as required and deemed necessary by supervisor.
- Notify supervisor of any problems with equipment and/or processes.
Skills Required:
High School education or equivalent or past experience in feed milling.
General computer knowledge with the ability to learn computerized control systems.
Ability to multi-task.
General Mechanical Knowledge with the ability to learn feed mill flows and conveying systems.
Ability to operate a forklift and skid steer loader.
Good written and verbal communication skills
Physical Demands:
This position operates mostly outside in extreme hot and cold temperatures. Eighty percent of the time, this position involves lifting in excess of 50 lbs., sweeping, shoveling and climbing stairs and ladders. This position also involves working off platforms and catwalks in excess of 100 feet in altitude. On occasion, long and continuous hours in a dusty environment. Must be physically able to wear and perform essential duties wearing a full-face respirator.
Required to stand and walk throughout the day. Required to hold arms in front of body infrequently throughout the period of the workday. (Arm extension may exceed 15 inches) Some repetitive motion with hands, wrist, and arms is required. Must have good communication skills. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to read and write in English. Must be able to work different shifts, weekends, holidays, and have a flexible schedule. Must be able to operate all equipment with training. Must be able to operate equipment by computer with training. Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, and work at high levels.
At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
EOE/Vet/Disabled