
Assistant Mill Manager
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Job Description
Central Plains Milling (CPM), a LLC of Frontier Cooperative, is offering an exciting career opportunity to the right individual that can provide a high level of operational skills while working in our Feed Mill located in Columbus, NE. Under the direction of the Feed Mill Manager, the primary focus of the Assistant Feed Mill Manager is to assist with the responsibilities surrounding the Feed Mill Operations.
In this role, you are responsible for:
- Safely and efficiently operate and maintain the batching system for the mill, following proper training, with the intent to back up the Mill Manager when needed.
- Safely and efficiently operate and maintain pellet mill equipment, following proper training of the equipment.
- Operate the Feed Mill equipment to produce quality feed for customers & producers.
- Monitor production and quality of the feed.
- Prepare feed for delivery, bag & load feed orders on trucks or pickups; on occasion, assist with routing delivery trucks
- Receive ingredients into the mill - both bulk and bagged - & diligently maintain inventory counts
- Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly routine preventative maintenance tasks are maintained & documented. This includes, but are not limited to: greasing bearings, checking gear boxes, inspecting & tightening belts, assuring procedures are followed for efficiency & safety purposes.
- Ensure the mill is kept clean, including the grounds surrounding the mill
- Assist in repair & maintenance projects with contractors
- Ensure company safety practices are followed, along with OSHA standards
- Perform any other related operational processes and tasks deemed necessary
- Provide exceptional Customer Service to our Patrons, Customers, & Employees in a courteous & professional manner
Minimum Qualifications include, but are not limited to:
- Feed Mill Pellet Operator must have the ability to read, write & speak the English language, maintain & promote a positive image of the mill. Dependability & ability to adapt, think & make decisions quickly, be helpful & customer focused at all times is important, as well as possess basic math and computer skills and hold a valid driver's license.
- Background in batching and pelleting preferred but not required.
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. on occasion, climb ladders, stairs and bins when needed.
- Ability to operate forklift, loaders, conveyors, tractors, farming equipment & other machinery is helpful.
- Ability to work in & around grain, dust, & with Nebraska's everchanging adverse weather conditions and temperatures.
- Ability to work long hours to meet business demands as needed.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen test.
- Farming, Grain-Handling, Feed Mill &/or Elevator experience is helpful, but not necessary.
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This position is offered as a Full-Time position with a competitive wage and full benefits included.
For more information or to apply please contact Central Plains Milling office in Columbus at 402.563.3636.
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