Description

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.

• This position is designed and intended to be performed in Columbus, NE.

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