Mill Operator

Overview:

As a mill operator you will be responsible for accurately mixing ingredients for cattle feed and assisting with the upkeep and repair of the mill facilities.

Essential functions

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
  
• Haul product from pit to mill (truck to loader)
  
• Assist in receiving commodities and determining moisture content
  
• Closely watch roll corrugation to maintain flake quality and production output
  
• Participate in all aspects of the feed milling operation
  
• Prepare production records
  
• Maintain general housekeeping in and around the mill area
  
• Perform and/or assist in preventative maintenance and repair of mill equipment
  
• Comply with all ISO/HACCP and OSHA/Safety procedures, rules, and regulations
  
• Other duties as assigned
  

Competencies

• Adequate verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Adequate mathematical skills: Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide number.
  
• Knowledge of cattle feedlot industry highly desirable.
  
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours as required
  
• This individual must have the ability to work with a team, or individually.
  
• Ability to communicate in English is preferred, not required.
  
• Ability to prioritize tasks when appropriate.
  

Supervisory responsibilities

• None
  

Work environment

• As a mill operator, you will be required to work at times in extreme weather conditions, such as rain, snow, wind, heat, cold.
  
• Ability to work nights on occasions, weekends, and holidays as schedule requires.
  
• May be at times be exposed to airborne particles and frequent working near moving mechanical parts.
  

Physical demands

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
  
• Ability to work extended hours 10-11 hours per day.
  
• This individual must be able to occasionally lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
  

Travel required

• None
  

Required education and experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1-3 month�s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• Preferred education and experience
  
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1-3 month�s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• Experience working with feed mills preferred.
  
• Mechanical experience highly desirable.
  

Competitive compensation and benefits including:

• 401K Company Match
  
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Paid Holidays
  
• Paid Time Off(PTO)
  

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

Cobalt Cattle Company LLC participates in E-Verify. You must be authorized to work in the United States.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

Cobalt Cattle Company LLC is an equal opportunity employer

Note: Specific statements in each section of this Job Description are not intended to be an all-inclusive explanation of work to be performed. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Nothing in this document restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. Employees are expected to perform any and all duties as assigned to the levels expected by management. This job requires regular and predictable attendance. The Employee’s signature below is only an acknowledgment of receipt and understanding of the job description and in no way alters the Employee’s “at will†employment, and neither implies nor constitutes a contract of employment for a definite period of time.