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MIXER OPERATOR

KENT WORLDWIDE, Columbus, NE, United States


Looking to join a six-time US Best Managed Company award winner? KENT® Nutrition, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies has a great opportunity to join their team as a Mixer Operator in Columbus, NE! This role will perform all scheduled feed mill mixing in a safe, proficient and efficient manner for optimum production that meets company specifications. This is a full-time opportunity with a schedule of 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Maintain mixing system for all finished feeds

Calibration of the mixing system

Ensure all mixing is in accordance with formula card for quality assurance

Record and update logs of various feed formulations mixed daily

Make sure equipment is operating properly, cleaned and maintained to ensure proper and continual working condition if mill operation

Keep management informed of any errors or issues in the mixing process

Follow feed mill Standard Operating Procedures

Assist in any area of production as requested by the production superintendent, plant manager or supervisor

Learn and follow cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) in Feed Mixer’s Guide

Other duties as assigned by plant management

Education & Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Must be a minimum of 18 years old to work in plant

Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements

Knowledge of HACCP Feed & Food Safety Plan

Knowledge of FSMA

Good communication skills; verbal and written

Math skills sufficient to complete documentation

Good mechanical aptitude

Thorough understanding of cGMP’s

Experience

Prior experience in feed or production related work

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Able to safely lift a minimum of 50 lbs. from floor to working height as job requires

Ability to work safely in a dust environment

Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all seasonal weather conditions

Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and physical

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