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Position at Pilgrim's

Feed Mill Production Operator - Afternoons

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. 

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for a Feed Mill Production Operator Team Memberat our Pilgrim’s Arcadia, WI Complex. In this role you will be responsible for Feed Mill operations, receiving grains to process into feed, including mixing feed rations, grinding corn, clean Pellet Mill Separators, maintain accurate records in accordance with FDA guidelines, taking feed and ingredient samples to ensure FDA and Pilgrim’s compliance with regulations, housekeeping throughout the Feed Mill 

Responsibilities:

• Performs housekeeping duties through the feed mill. 
• Pellets all finished feed rotations for the Complex utilizing feed mill control systems both manually and by computer according to procedures to select which feed to pull mash feed from and which bin to place the finished feed into. 
• Mixes all finished feed rations for the complex utilizing control system to auto batch and auto route individual runs of feed according to proper sequencing and/or flushing. 
• Grinds all corn for the finished feed rations utilizing feed mill control system to auto grind and auto route the grinding system. 
• Follows, assist and determines feed production schedule. 
• Maintains automated short-mix machine and ingredients associated with it. 
• Performs daily maintenance of Pellet Mills. 
• Cleans Pellet Mill Particle Separators (Pollution Control Device) on a weekly basis. 
• Maintain all records accurately and neatly in accordance to FDA and divisional guidelines.   
• Operates and maintains equipment in a safe manner and keeps area and buildings neat, clean and orderly according to housekeeping schedule for the Feed Mill.  Uses blow down techniques using required PPE.  Assists in maintenance and repair of equipment. 
• Dispatch and load feed delivery trucks.  Fills in for dispatch operator loading trucks, answering phone calls from growers and performing other dispatch duties. 
• Collects various feed and ingredient samples for FDA and Pilgrim’s compliance.  
• Responsible for additional duties as assigned by supervisor. 
• Other duties as directed.

What You’ll Need:

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions in English (for record keeping purposes).
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• High School Diploma or related experience and/or training preferred 
• 1-3 years related experience preferred. 
• Basic math skills. 
• Some skill in computers. 
• Some mechanical ability. 
• Ability to lift 80- pound bags. 
• Working ability to dispatch loads. 
• Working ability to effectively communicate with associates, vendors, drivers and growers. 
• Working knowledge of inventory and record keeping. 
• Working ability to climb high structures. 
• Working knowledge of ingredient and feed quality.  
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situation.
• Ability to work in cool temperatures (around 40 degrees)
• Ability to stand and use hands for 8-11 hours per day
• Ability to multitask and work quickly
• Ability to perform light maintenance on equipment
• Pallet jack license or willingness to acquire
• Authorized to do LOTO (Lock Out/Tag Out) or willingness to acquire authorization

Why Work for Pilgrim’s? 

• Schedule: 12 pm – 8:30 pm 2 days/week, 12pm – 10:30 pm 2 days/week, Fridays 12 pm – 4:30/5 pm may vary; 
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment; 
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave; 
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;  
• Base hourly salary rate of $23.31/hour + $1.00 Shift Differential  
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs; 

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.  

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe. 

Our vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members. 

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets 

Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral. 

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