Description
Feed mill operators are responsible for the day-to-day operations including maintaining production, quality control, experience around machinery and equipment, mixing feed, maintenance on equipment, managing inventories, and more.
Best candidates are located within 15 miles of our Ansonia location
About ShurGreen Farms
ShurGreen is an organic material recycling company. We combine deep industry expertise with expansive facilities and a wholly owned fleet of trucks, dry vans, tankers, semi-trailers, roll-off lidded containers, and refrigerated trailers. We serve customers in the food, beverage, liquid sludge, and packaging industries.
What ShurGreen Farm Offers
- Competitive hourly rate
- Flexible compensation options
- Family-owned and operated
- Stable company within a fast-growing industry segment
- High ceiling for personal career growth
Qualifications
- Two years’ experience as a feed mill operator or like industry
- Time and task management abilities are also important as you must prioritize and complete multiple duties by their respective deadlines
- Ability to work well with team members and navigate stressful situations
- Experience with feed mill management systems and software
- Good math and computer skills
- Must be able to work in various environmental conditions, including heat, cold, and dust
- Physical requirements: Climbing ladders and crossing catwalks, twisting, turning, bending, standing on uneven surfaces, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Best candidates are located within 15 miles of our Ansonia location
Responsibilities
- Ensure the mill is kept clean, including the area surrounding the mill
- Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly routine preventative maintenance tasks including greasing bearings, checking gearboxes, inspection/tightening of belts, etc. is performed
- Assist in repair and maintenance projects with maintenance
- Assist in maximizing the efficiency of the mill
- Filling micro ingredient boxes and cleaning out ingredient bins as needed
- Identify and address ingredient flow issues
- Manage complete feed orders onto trucks
- Ensure that you and others in the feed mill area adhere to company safety practices
- Receive organic byproduct ingredients into the mill - both bulk and bagged
- Conduct grading of ingredients received
Position
- 7 am to 7 pm both Saturday and Sunday
- Availability as needed for emergency situations
Compensation
- $28-$31 per hour based on past experience and qualifications
- Potential healthcare reimbursement of up to $400
- Up to 2 weeks paid vacation
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $28.00 - $31.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
Experience:
- Feed Mill: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
