Feed Mill Technician - Versova : Job Details

Job DescriptionRESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs assigned duties according to applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• 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.
• Learns the material flows for receiving ingredients, reclaiming and grinding corn and the flow of ingredients through mixing and routing finished feed.
• Conducts pre-/post-production inspection of facility and systems.
• 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 receiving system.
• Ensures that receiving pit and surrounding area are clean.
• Assist with cleaning or attending corn bin sweeping during certain times of the year in preparation for the new harvest.
• Assists in ensuring that all outside carriers observe the policies of the feed mill alerting the Feed Mill Manager or designee, if needed.
• Ensure materials meet standards and are received into the proper location.
• Ensures that work area(s) are kept clean.
• 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.
• Recognizes and corrects potential equipment failure or unsafe conditions and communicates this to the Feed Mill Manager.
• Utilizes appropriate PPE including, but not limited to safety glasses, face shields, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves and aprons and the ability to pass a pulmonary function test.
• Maintains compliance to all internal/external feed safety and site safety policies, regulations, standards and procedures, as designated by Ovation Management Team.
• Follows housekeeping schedules daily to maintain the facility and surrounding grounds.
• Assists with any special housekeeping or maintenance projects that may arise.
• 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.
• Assures trailer is empty and clean after each delivery.
• Protects feed from contamination during loading, transport and delivery.
• Performs pre-trip inspections and ensures that transportation equipment is in satisfactory condition.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Be knowledgeable of company policies and practices.
• Good attendance and a strong work ethic. Must be dependable and able to be flexible on hours.
• Strong communication skills.
• Able to use a computer with current Windows operating system, proficient in Word, Excel and able to learn Windows-based programs
• 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.
• Able to work efficiently independently and as a member of a team.

MINIMUM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Feed safety fundamentals
• Company personal safety policy
• Industry regulations
• Proper use of PPE

Join Iowa Cage Free and become part of a winning team!Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.DisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required