Sioux Center, IA · On-site
A feed mill operator plays a vital role at the heart of modern agriculture--transforming raw ingredients into high-quality nutrition that fuels livestock and keeps the food supply moving. This is a ...
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Sioux Center, IA · On-site
A feed mill operator plays a vital role at the heart of modern agriculture--transforming raw ingredients into high-quality nutrition that fuels livestock and keeps the food supply moving. This is a ...
Sioux Center, IA · On-site
A feed mill operator plays a vital role at the heart of modern agriculture--transforming raw ingredients into high-quality nutrition that fuels livestock and keeps the food supply moving. This is a ...
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Sioux Center, IA · On-site
A feed mill operator plays a vital role at the heart of modern agriculture--transforming raw ingredients into high-quality nutrition that fuels livestock and keeps the food supply moving. This is a ...
Job Summary The Assistant Feed Mill Operator helps with producing high quality feed, maintaining equipment, and keeping a clean work environment. Your focus will be on housekeeping and maintenance.
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Job Summary The Assistant Feed Mill Operator helps with producing high quality feed, maintaining equipment, and keeping a clean work environment. Your focus will be on housekeeping and maintenance.
Job Summary The Assistant Feed Mill Operator helps with producing high quality feed, maintaining equipment, and keeping a clean work environment. Your focus will be on housekeeping and maintenance.
Job Summary The Assistant Feed Mill Operator helps with producing high quality feed, maintaining equipment, and keeping a clean work environment. Your focus will be on housekeeping and maintenance.
KENT Nutrition, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Feed Mill Operator at our Altoona, IA plant! The Operator will perform routine ...
KENT Nutrition, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Feed Mill Operator at our Altoona, IA plant! The Operator will perform routine ...
Altoona, IA · On-site
KENT Nutrition, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Feed Mill Operator at our Altoona, IA plant! The Operator will perform routine ...
Altoona, IA · On-site
KENT Nutrition, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Feed Mill Operator at our Altoona, IA plant! The Operator will perform routine ...
Shenandoah, IA · On-site
Summary CHS Inc. is looking for a hardworking individual to join our Animal Nutrition team in Shenandoah, IA as a Feed Mill Operator . In this role, you'll be a key part of producing high-quality ...
Shenandoah, IA · On-site
Summary CHS Inc. is looking for a hardworking individual to join our Animal Nutrition team in Shenandoah, IA as a Feed Mill Operator . In this role, you'll be a key part of producing high-quality ...
Shenandoah, IA · On-site
$17.60 - $26.35/hr
Summary CHS Inc. is looking for a hardworking individual to join our Animal Nutrition team in Shenandoah, IA as a Feed Mill Operator . In this role, you'll be a key part of producing high-quality ...
Shenandoah, IA · On-site
$17.60 - $26.35/hr
Summary CHS Inc. is looking for a hardworking individual to join our Animal Nutrition team in Shenandoah, IA as a Feed Mill Operator . In this role, you'll be a key part of producing high-quality ...
The feed mill operator works with the feed department team to manufacture quality feeds for livestock; all while striving to meet the demands of the customer Essential Job Functions: * Receive and ...
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The feed mill operator works with the feed department team to manufacture quality feeds for livestock; all while striving to meet the demands of the customer Essential Job Functions: * Receive and ...
Shenandoah, IA · On-site
Summary CHS Inc. is looking for a hardworking individual to join our Animal Nutrition team in Shenandoah, IA as a Feed Mill Operator . In this role, you'll be a key part of producing high-quality ...
Shenandoah, IA · On-site
Summary CHS Inc. is looking for a hardworking individual to join our Animal Nutrition team in Shenandoah, IA as a Feed Mill Operator . In this role, you'll be a key part of producing high-quality ...
Eagle Grove, IA · On-site
$22 - $26/hr
If so, Gold-Eagle Cooperative in Eagle Grove, IA could use you as our new full-time Night-Shift Feed Mill Operator! This role would be a great fit for a hard-working person who likes having variety ...
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Eagle Grove, IA · On-site
$22 - $26/hr
If so, Gold-Eagle Cooperative in Eagle Grove, IA could use you as our new full-time Night-Shift Feed Mill Operator! This role would be a great fit for a hard-working person who likes having variety ...
Altoona, IA · On-site
KENT Nutrition, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Feed Mill Operator at our Altoona, IA plant! The Operator will perform routine ...
Altoona, IA · On-site
KENT Nutrition, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Feed Mill Operator at our Altoona, IA plant! The Operator will perform routine ...
Altoona, IA · On-site
KENT Nutrition, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Feed Mill Operator at our Altoona, IA plant! The Operator will perform routine ...
Altoona, IA · On-site
KENT Nutrition, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Feed Mill Operator at our Altoona, IA plant! The Operator will perform routine ...
$22 - $26/hr
If so, Gold-Eagle Cooperative in Eagle Grove, IA could use you as our new full-time Night-Shift Feed Mill Operator! This role would be a great fit for a hard-working person who likes having variety ...
$22 - $26/hr
If so, Gold-Eagle Cooperative in Eagle Grove, IA could use you as our new full-time Night-Shift Feed Mill Operator! This role would be a great fit for a hard-working person who likes having variety ...
Eagle Grove, IA · On-site
$22 - $26/hr
If so, Gold-Eagle Cooperative in Eagle Grove, IA could use you as our new full-time Night-Shift Feed Mill Operator! This role would be a great fit for a hard-working person who likes having variety ...
Eagle Grove, IA · On-site
$22 - $26/hr
If so, Gold-Eagle Cooperative in Eagle Grove, IA could use you as our new full-time Night-Shift Feed Mill Operator! This role would be a great fit for a hard-working person who likes having variety ...
Newton, IA · On-site
Summary: Tends feed mill that grind materials such as corn, SBM, ingredients for feed and drugs, by performing the essential job duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Adds prescribed ...
Newton, IA · On-site
Summary: Tends feed mill that grind materials such as corn, SBM, ingredients for feed and drugs, by performing the essential job duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Adds prescribed ...
Stanhope, IA · On-site
Summary: Tends feed mill that grind materials such as corn, SBM, ingredients for feed and drugs, by performing the essential job duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Adds prescribed ...
Stanhope, IA · On-site
Summary: Tends feed mill that grind materials such as corn, SBM, ingredients for feed and drugs, by performing the essential job duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Adds prescribed ...
Prairie City, IA · On-site
Summary: Tends feed mill that grind materials such as corn, SBM, ingredients for feed and drugs, by performing the essential job duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Adds prescribed ...
Prairie City, IA · On-site
Summary: Tends feed mill that grind materials such as corn, SBM, ingredients for feed and drugs, by performing the essential job duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Adds prescribed ...
Prairie City, IA · On-site
Summary: Tends feed mill that grind materials such as corn, SBM, ingredients for feed and drugs, by performing the essential job duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Adds prescribed ...
Prairie City, IA · On-site
Summary: Tends feed mill that grind materials such as corn, SBM, ingredients for feed and drugs, by performing the essential job duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Adds prescribed ...
Summary: Tends feed mill that grind materials such as corn, SBM, ingredients for feed and drugs, by performing the essential job duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Adds prescribed ...
Summary: Tends feed mill that grind materials such as corn, SBM, ingredients for feed and drugs, by performing the essential job duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Adds prescribed ...
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As a Feed Mill Operator, your day-to-day responsibilities typically include monitoring and operating machinery, weighing and mixing feed ingredients according to formulas, performing quality checks, and conducting routine maintenance on equipment. You'll also be responsible for adhering to safety guidelines, keeping accurate production records, and collaborating with other team members such as mill supervisors and maintenance staff. The role often involves standing for long periods, lifting moderate weights, and working in an environment with dust and noise. Over time, operators can take on additional responsibilities, such as troubleshooting equipment issues or training new staff.
A Feed Mill Operator is responsible for overseeing the production of animal feed by operating and maintaining feed mill equipment. They manage ingredient storage, mixing, grinding, and pelletizing processes to ensure feed meets quality and safety standards. Operators also perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot machinery issues, and follow safety regulations. Their role is crucial in providing consistent, high-quality feed for livestock and poultry.
A Feed Mill Operator should possess mechanical aptitude, basic math skills, and knowledge of feed ingredients and production processes, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with industrial equipment, computerized batching systems, and safety certifications such as OSHA training are commonly required. Attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork skills set top candidates apart. These competencies are crucial for maintaining safe operations, ensuring consistent product quality, and meeting production goals in a feed mill environment.
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 24 days ago
Overall Job Function:
A feed mill operator plays a vital role at the heart of modern agriculture—transforming raw ingredients into high-quality nutrition that fuels livestock and keeps the food supply moving. This is a hands-on, fast-paced position where precision, problem-solving, and mechanical skill come together to keep production running smoothly.
From operating powerful machinery that grinds, mixes, and pellets feed, to fine-tuning formulas for consistency and quality, every day brings a mix of action and responsibility. Feed mill operators are constantly monitoring systems, adjusting controls, and ensuring each batch meets exact standards—because what they produce directly impacts animal health and farm success.
Beyond production, the role involves working with advanced equipment, managing materials, and maintaining a clean, safe environment. It’s a job for someone who enjoys working with machines, staying active, and being part of an essential industry that supports communities everywhere.
In short, it’s not just running equipment—it’s keeping an entire agricultural operation powered and productive.
Essential Job Functions:
Receive and verify quality of ingredients.
Weigh out drugs and by-hand additions.
Batch feed with company feed mill computer software.
Help load complete feed on trucks.
Operate pellet mills where applicable and necessary.
Operate roller mills where applicable and necessary.
Bag feed where applicable and necessary.
Document details of processes.
Assist with maintenance of feed mill equipment.
Assist with housekeeping in feed mill.
Other duties as assigned.
Secondary Responsibilities:
Understand DOT placarding and DOT hazardous rules.
Ability to operate and understand mobile equipment.
Possess mechanical skills to perform minor maintenance tasks on equipment and property.
Ability to handle stressful situations professionally.
Competencies:
High level of customer service focus and supports a professional image of the company.
Observes safety policy and procedures.
Attitude of positivity and reacts calmly under pressure.
Work ethic of the highest integrity.
Commitment to dependability and willingness to work to meet goals and deadlines.
Effectively solve problems of feed department.
Comfort in adding, subtracting, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
Qualifications:
High School diploma, GED or equivalent level of education.
Prefer previous manufacturing or mixing experience.
Work Requirements:
This position is based in a fast paced agricultural setting and is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and vibrations. The employees is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles. The noise level is usually moderate but occasionally may be loud. PPE will be provided and must be utilized according to safety standards. Typical working hours are based on customer and organizational demand; hours may be long, irregular and including weekends and holidays during peak season.
While performing job functions the employee will be required to talk and hear most of the time. The employee will spend frequent intervals moving and sitting, while also needing to reach, bend, twist, crawl, crouch, stoop or kneel. The employee will need to be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and able to climb ladders. The physicality of this job is high.
Benefits:
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201 - 500 Employees
Sioux Center, IA, US
1907
