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Smithfield Foods

Feed Mill Supervisor

Creswell, NC

Your OpportunityThis position is responsible for supervising the mixing, milling, and employees of the feed mill, ensuring compliance with Feed Quality and Safety programs. The Supervisor will direct ...

CHS, Inc.

Feed Mill Operator

Shenandoah, IA · On-site

Under general supervision, operate feed mill equipment (grinders, mixers, batching/ pelleting systems) of a processing facility. Responsible for product quality, meeting safety requirements, and ...

CHS Inc

Feed Mill Operator

Shenandoah, IA

$17.60 - $26.35/hr

Under general supervision, operate feed mill equipment (grinders, mixers, batching/ pelleting systems) of a processing facility. Responsible for product quality, meeting safety requirements, and ...

CHS, Inc.

Feed Mill Operator

Shenandoah, IA · On-site

Under general supervision, operate feed mill equipment (grinders, mixers, batching/ pelleting systems) of a processing facility. Responsible for product quality, meeting safety requirements, and ...

Smithfield Foods

Feed Mill Supervisor

Creswell, NC

Your Opportunity This position is responsible for supervising the mixing, milling, and employees of the feed mill, ensuring compliance with Feed Quality and Safety programs. The Supervisor will ...

J&J Snack Foods

Mixer (1st shift)

Carrollton, TX · On-site

$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.

J&J Snack Foods

Mixer (3rd Shift)

Carrollton, TX · On-site

$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

Seasonal Feed Mill Tech

Lake Mills, WI · On-site

$17.33/hr

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

Seasonal Feed Mill Tech

Palmyra, WI · 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 ...

Nexus Cooperative

Feed Mill Operations

Le Roy, MN · On-site

$18.50 - $24/hr

Monitoring and filling the micro system and assisting the Mill Operator with mixing of feed. * Managing the feed warehouse products and using a forklift. * Maintains a clean or organized working ...

Century Nutrition, Inc.

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Feed Mill Operator

Ida Grove, IA · On-site

$23 - $28/hr

Duties include mixing feed, loading and unloading trucks, running pellet mills, bagging & other duties. The daytime shift hours are from 8-4:30pm. The afternoon shift is a 4-DAY WORK WEEK with the ...

Heartland Co-op

Feed Mill Operator

Newton, IA · On-site

Monitors inventories to ensure proper ingredients are on hand for mixing. Minimizes excess inventory and out of date materials. * Monitors feed grinding to ensure quality of final product is ...

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How much do feed mixer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 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 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 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 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 August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 20% 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.

Feed Mill Operator

FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY

Ireton, IA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Overall Job Function:

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 verify quality of ingredients.
  • Weigh out drugs and by-hand additions.
  • Batch feed in feed mill manager.
  • 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 procedure as an absolute.
  • 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 grain 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:

  • 401k Company matches 50% up to 5%
  • PTO Accrual after 30 days of employment
  • Company bonus incentive
  • Excellent health insurance plans
  • Dental & Vision available
  • Short & Long-Term Disability provided at no cost to you
  • Life Insurance
  • Identity Theft Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Clothing Allowance
  • 10% Discount on purchases at the How-To Building Center
  • Shift Differential
*FCS job descriptions are a representation of a job requirements knowledge, skills and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.