Position Title: Mill Operator I
Department / Division: Operations / Nutrition
Position Reports To: Production Supervisor
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Approx. # of People Supervised: 0

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Summary / Purpose of Position:
Help United Animal Health feed the animals that feed the world! In this hands-on role, you will work daily to operate mill equipment and manufacture high-quality feed products, while actively problem-solving to minimize production downtime and maximize business efficiencies.

Primary Job Responsibilities / Duties:

• Batch bulk ingredients and follow QA manual for sequencing and flushing
• Micro batch hand adds for mixer
• Restock and rotate warehouse with site products and ingredients
• Operate packaging & palletizing equipment for manufactured products
• Operate mixing equipment
• Perform housekeeping duties to keep facility clean and organized, fix broken bags, plus perform inventory control activities to maintain accurate accounting of various feed products.
• Receive incoming ingredients and rotate them in the warehouse
• Pick or load outbound products onto semi-trailers and shipping containers for UAH customers.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties, as assigned by supervisor, including production rotation, and preventative maintenance, as needed.

Additional Job Responsibilities/Duties

• Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

Typical Work Environment

• Majority of work is conducted in a warehouse/office/outside environment where temperature extremes are common, and the environment is dusty.

Minimum Job Qualification Requirements:

Education / Training:

• S. degree, GED or equivalent professional experience
• Qualified Individual education, training or experience necessary to manufacture, process, pack, or hold safe animal food appropriate to the individual’s assigned duties

Relevant Job Experience:

• 0 – 2 years professional experience in warehouse environment
• 0 – 2 years experience in feed production environment

Specialized Job / Technical Knowledge:

• Knowledge of how to operate forklifts
• Knowledge of computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of inventory control and systems
• Knowledge of company procedures and work instructions

Non-Technical Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communications skills
• Ability to organize space
• Ability to maintain records
• Attention to detail

Licenses / Certification:

• Valid drivers license

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 60 or more pounds periodically

Safety Requirements:

• Follow all company safety procedures and safety regulations in order to maintain a safe working environment
• Wear dusk mask, rubber gloves, breathing apparatus, ear protection and other PPE as needed
• Eye protection required
• Safety shoes required

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Mechanical knowledge and skills would be very helpful
• Use of bar code readers in inventory system

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