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The Feed Mill Technician is responsible for the daily production of feed, coordinating the feed schedule, and operating the feed mill. This role contributes to the organization's goals by ensuring efficient feed production and delivery, managing ingredient inventories, and maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.
The Feed Mill Technician is responsible for the daily production of feed, coordinating the feed schedule, and operating the feed mill. This role contributes to the organization's goals by ensuring efficient feed production and delivery, managing ingredient inventories, and maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.
Maintain compliance with all internal/external quality, food safety, and site safety policies and procedures.
Promote a culture consistent with Iowa Cage Free and Versova Feed Teams’ Guiding Principles and Core Values.
Ensure incoming ingredients are placed in the proper bin and communicate with the team on incoming loads.
Enter loads for the day into FMM.
Assist the Feed Mill Manager in maintaining sufficient ingredient inventory.
Monitor batching system for efficient operation and correct load routing.
Enter ingredient loads into the BETA Raven receiving system accurately.
Complete required paperwork.
Perform preventative maintenance and document maintenance concerns with action plans and status reports.
Deliver finished feed safely and accurately to layer and pullet finished feed bins.
Ensure correct feed placement in the correct house at the appropriate time .
Collect, inspect, and bag samples of each load delivered.
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This position is based at a feed mill and requires work in both indoor and outdoor environments. The role involves exposure to grain dust, varying temperatures, loud machinery, and potential odors associated with grain storage and manure management. The technician will be required to stand, walk, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly. This role may also require working at heights and in confined spaces . Standard work hours may vary, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, depending on operational needs. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required as needed.
Versova is one of the largest egg producers in the United States, bringing together family-owned farms in Iowa, Ohio, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and Colorado. With over six decades of industry experience, our team of more than 2,000 employees is dedicated to exceptional flock care, environmental stewardship, and producing safe, high-quality eggs. More than just a workplace, Versova is a team built on shared values, working together to enrich our communities and uphold the highest ethical standards.
As a family of companies and a company of families, we are guided by a strong set of Core Values: Recognition, Initiative, Safety & Security, Service, Community, Respect, Integrity, Ownership, and Excellence. These values drive our commitment to responsible employment, sustainability, and industry innovation. When you join Versova, you become part of something bigger - working together to lead the future of egg production with integrity and excellence.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
This job description is not exhaustive, as employees may perform additional related duties as needed. Employment is based on an 'at-will' basis. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, as applicable to the role and in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
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Full-time
Entry · 0+ years experience
Onsite
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