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.

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About ShurGreen Farms

ShurGreen Farms 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.

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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

• At least two years of experience as a Logistics and Transportation Manager in a similar industry

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, business management, or a related field is a plus

• Solid knowledge of the transportation industry and logistics

• Critical thinking skills and knowledge of analytics

• 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 & cross catwalks, twisting, turning, bending, standing on uneven surfaces, lifting up to 50 lbs.
   

Responsibilities

• Directing activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking of the ShurGreen trucking fleet and other company vehicles

• 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

• Openings for all shifts

• 40-hour plus work week

• Working hours: flexibility is required to meet the needs of the business as working hours vary, with off-hours including weekend time as needed

• Availability as needed for emergencies 
   

Compensation

• Salaried

•  Base pay is $40,000-$50,000 depending on work history, education, industry experience

• Performance-based bonuses - TBD

• Benefits

  • Healthcare reimbursement of up to $300

  • Up to 2 weeks of paid vacation