FEED MILL TECHNICIAN- DAYS - Versova : Job Details

Job DescriptionJob Summary:Responsible for daily production of feed, coordination of feed schedule and operation of feed mill. This position will be responsible for ordering and receiving ingredients, accurate computer entries, house cleaning, schedule changes, ingredient inventories, ingredient receiving schedule and other duties as described under duties and responsibilities. Manage traffic flow in receiving area. Unload grain and ingredient trucks. Sample ingredients. Empty feed barrel. Maintain cleanliness of warehouse.Essential Job Functions:

• Maintains compliance to all internal/external quality, food safety and site safety policies, regulations, standards and procedures, as designated by Ovation Management Team.
• Promotes a culture consistent with Iowa Cage Free and the Versova Feed Teams' Guiding Principles and Core Values.
• Ensures incoming ingredients are placed in the proper bin, communicates with team on incoming loads.
• Enters loads for the day into FMM.
• Assists the Feed Mill Manager in ensuring that a sufficient amount of ingredients is in inventory to complete the required amount of tonnage.
• Monitors batching system to ensure efficient operation and correct load routing.
• Ensures that ingredient loads are entered properly into the BETA Raven receiving system.
• Completes required paperwork.
• Performs preventative maintenance per defined interval/schedule in a timely manner and documents maintenance concerns providing action plans and status reports as needed.
• Maintains compliance to all internal/external feed safety and site safety policies, regulations, standards and procedures, as designated by Versova Management Team.
• Safely and accurately delivers finished feed to layer and pullet finished feed bins from the feed mill.
• Ensures that the correct feed is placed in the correct house at the appropriate time.
• Collects, inspects and bags samples of each load delivered.
• Performs pre-trip inspections and ensures that transportation equipment is in satisfactory condition.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills.
• Able to use a computer with current Windows operating system, proficient in Word, Excel and able to learn Windows-based programs (Beta Raven, FMM and LogMeIn).
• Understand, practice and enforce safe work practices related to the following: respiratory protection, elevated work platforms, fall protection, control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout procedure), fire protection systems, electrical safety, forklift/hoist operation, confined space entry, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and employee Right to Know.
• Ability to safely complete the physical tasks associated with the essential job functions such as but not limited to
• Bending and stooping to perform maintenance procedures.
• Able to lift up to 55 lbs. repeatedly.
• Able to climb ladders and work at heights up to 200ft.
• Able to work in confined spaces.
• Able to pass a PFT examination for respirator use.

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