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Five Star Cooperative

2nd Shift Feed Mixer

Klemme, IA · On-site

$14.50 - $18.75/hr

Feed Mixer Hours/Week: 40 hours per week with more hours required as needed FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Feed Operations Supervisor Job Objective The Feed Mixer Operator is responsible for ...

Five Star Cooperative

2nd Shift Feed Mixer

Klemme, IA · On-site

$14.50 - $18.75/hr

Feed Mixer Hours/Week: 40 hours per week with more hours required as needed FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Feed Operations Supervisor Job Objective The Feed Mixer Operator is responsible for ...

MKC

Feed Mill Lead

Manhattan, KS · On-site

Accurately follow batch sheets for feed mixing. * Ensure food safety and feed quality standards are met. * Maintain inventory accuracy and assist with monthly inventory duties. * Ensure correct ...

MKC

Feed Mill Lead

Manhattan, KS

Accurately follow batch sheets for feed mixing. * Ensure food safety and feed quality standards are met. * Maintain inventory accuracy and assist with monthly inventory duties. * Ensure correct ...

Heritage Cooperative

Feed Mill Lead

Nashport, OH · On-site

Being a Good Partner Add proper ingredients to mixer according to formulas Change pellet mill dies ... Inspect feed during the process, assuring proper quality Lubricate equipment according to ...

Zeigler Bros. Inc.

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Ingredient Mixer (Aquaculture Feed)

East Berlin, PA · On-site

$20/hr

With our continued growth, we have an opening for an Ingredient Mixer on 1st shift. This positions primary function will be setting up and operating equipment in assigned area to perform the duty of ...

J&J Snack Foods

Mixer (3rd Shift)

Carrollton, TX

$15 - $19.25/hr

Cuts sections from mother dough and deposits into feed hopper. Rolls empty dough table to mixer to receive new batch of dough. Maintain work area to meet plant sanitation and safety standards.

Daybreak Foods, Inc.

Feed Mill Tech

Graettinger, IA · On-site

Mixing and loading poultry feed for delivery to multiple farm locations * Apply knowledge of SQF and Safe Food/Safe Feed practices during all mill activities * Receiving and maintenance of ingredient ...

Daybreak Foods, Inc.

Feed Mill Tech

Palmyra, WI

Mixing and loading poultry feed for delivery to multiple farm locations * Apply knowledge of SQF and Safe Food/Safe Feed practices during all mill activities * Receiving and maintenance of ingredient ...

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How much do feed mixer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for feed mixer in the United States is $17.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Feed Mixer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Feed Mixer, you need a solid understanding of feed formulas, attention to detail, and basic mechanical aptitude, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with feed mixing equipment, scales, and computerized batching systems is typically required. Reliability, strong organizational skills, and effective communication are crucial soft skills that help ensure accurate production and teamwork. These skills are important to maintain feed quality, prevent errors, and support efficient operations in agricultural or feed manufacturing environments.

What does a Feed Mixer do?

A Feed Mixer is responsible for blending various feed ingredients to create a balanced diet for livestock, such as cattle, poultry, or swine. They operate specialized mixing equipment to ensure the feed is evenly combined according to specific nutritional guidelines. Feed Mixers may also monitor ingredient quality, maintain equipment, and follow safety regulations to produce safe and effective animal feed. This role is crucial for supporting animal health and maximizing farm productivity.

What are some common challenges faced by Feed Mixers in maintaining feed quality, and how are they typically addressed?

Feed Mixers often encounter challenges in maintaining consistent feed quality due to variations in raw materials and equipment calibration. To address these, they routinely check ingredient measurements, monitor mixing times, and perform equipment maintenance to prevent cross-contamination or uneven blending. Collaboration with nutritionists and production supervisors is also important to ensure feed meets required standards. Regular training and adherence to safety and quality protocols help Feed Mixers overcome these challenges and produce high-quality feed.

What is the difference between Feed Mixer vs Feed Technician?

AspectFeed MixerFeed Technician
Primary RoleOperates and maintains feed mixing equipment to prepare animal feedPerforms maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on feed production machinery
Required SkillsMechanical skills, knowledge of feed mixing processesMechanical and electrical skills, troubleshooting abilities
Work EnvironmentFactories or feed production plantsFactories, maintenance workshops
CertificationsOften requires basic mechanical or technical trainingTechnical certifications or experience in machinery repair

Feed Mixers focus on operating and managing feed mixing equipment, ensuring proper feed blends. Feed Technicians handle maintenance and repairs of machinery, supporting continuous production. While both roles require mechanical skills and work in similar environments, their primary responsibilities differ—one prepares feed, the other maintains equipment.

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Infographic showing various Feed Mixer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,996 per year, or $17.3 per hour.
2nd Shift Feed Mixer

2nd Shift Feed Mixer

Five Star Cooperative

Klemme, IA • On-site

$14.50 - $18.75/hr

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Job description

Description

Job Title: Feed Mixer

Hours/Week: 40 hours per week with more hours required as needed

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Feed Operations Supervisor


Job Objective

The Feed Mixer Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining equipment to mix and prepare feed and related products for livestock, ensuring proper ingredient blending, monitoring machinery, and adhering to safety and quality standards. This position will perform tasks related to feed production including quality control, ingredient and feed processing, manufacturing and load out, ingredient receiving and storage, equipment maintenance, and general housekeeping. 


The incumbent will be expected to assist other locations and departments as assigned by management. Will communicate availability regularly and assist with projects as needed. 


Incumbent maintains efficiency in a manner that will optimize the cooperative's market share and savings, improve the cooperative's efficiency, help achieve the cooperative's mission and goals, and result in outstanding customer service.


This position will maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork within the location, as well as within the cooperative and upholds a favorable image of Five Star Cooperative at all times.


Job Summary and Primary Duties

  • Organizes daily schedule of required local mix to expedite custom mixing and grinding
  • Operates machinery used in the feed mixing and production process
  • Dumps bags or presses buttons on control panel to transfer individual ingredients from separate bins to batch scale hopper until specified weight of each ingredient is obtained. Weighs additives like minerals and vitamins and dumps them into the hopper. Starts machine to mix ingredients, and starts elevator conveyors to transfer feed to storage tank
  • Maintains quality of mixes above standards set by Five Star and the local mixing program
  • Accounts for each mix or other service provided by writing job, sales, or transfer tickets to ensure accurate inventory control
  • Reports inventory items which should be placed on order
  • Prepare and file department records as needed
  • Cleans and lubricates equipment, maintains equipment on a regular schedule to avoid breakdowns and anticipates and plans for major overhauls requiring shutdowns
  • Observes equipment operations for malfunctions
  • Collects samples of ingredients and/or finished product for laboratory testing
  • Understands and ensures compliance with all transportation, environmental, and feed production regulations and policies
  • Adhere to all laws and company policies associated with safety, health and environmental practices. Take immediate and appropriate actions to remedy hazards as they are identified. Help provide solutions to safety, health and environmental challenges.
  • Works directly with customers, developing excellent customer relations 
  • Enforce and abide by all cooperative policies
  • Enforce and uphold the cooperative's credit policy
  • Good communication with all employees and customers
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Job Related Skills: Strong written and verbal communications skills necessary

Computer Skills: Basic computer, email and data entry skills 

Communication Skills: Fluent reading, writing, and speaking the English language

License, Certificate or Registration: Valid driver's license

Basic Skills: Speaking, Writing, Reading Comprehension, Listening, Monitoring, Judgment and Decision Making, Time Management

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