Feed Mill Technician - Hedrick IA

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation

Fremont, IA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Compensation and Benefits, Customer Support/Service, English Language, Food Safety, Futures, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Incentive Programs, Inventory Levels, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manufacturing, Mathematics, Multitasking, Online Courses, Production Schedule, Profit & Loss, Safety Training, Team Player, Tuition Fees
LOCATION
Fremont, IA
POSTED
2 days ago
Our Mission 
To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services for customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members. 
 
Our foundation & our strength is in our values 
DETERMINATION   |    SIMPLICITY   |   AVAILABILITY   |   HUMILITY   |  SINCERITY   |   DISCIPLINE   |   OWNERSHIP 
 
Job Title:  3nd Shift Feed Mill Technician 
Department/Location of Position: Hedrick Iowa 
Starting Pay: $20.75 
JBS Live Pork Hedrick is looking for a full time 2nd shift Feed Mill Production Technician. 

This position is responsible for manufacturing and shipping of animal feed.
Responsibilities include: 
·       Run multiple pieces of equipment, i.e. grinders, batching scales, mixers, feed cleaners, pellet mills, coolers. Samples and receives ingredients by truck and monitors ingredients inventory levels.
·       Manufacture feeds to ensure that they meet specifications and food safety requirements.
·       Schedule production based on priorities and customer demands.
·       Keep accurate, legible records.
·       Perform housekeeping tasks, maintain a clean workplace.
 
Requirements: 
·       Must be able to read/comprehend English and authorized to work in the U.S.
·       Good math skills.
·       Good mechanical aptitude.
·       Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
·       Ability to lift 50 lbs.
·       Computer knowledge.
  • Monday – Friday, occasion weekend work may be necessary
  • Any other duties assigned by management.
 
 
Preferred: 
  • Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume.
  • Prior experience in feed milling
  • Industrial production and maintenance experience.
  • Ideal candidates should have above average skills in teamwork, decision making, taking responsibility, and integrity
 
The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits
  • Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
  • Paid Time Off: vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
  • 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
  • Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;
  • Better Futures Program –  Online Classes or select 2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents! 
  • Leadership Fundamentals Program: Opportunity to grow your career through leadership training. 
 
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 a 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.
 
 EOE, including disability/vets 
 

About the Company

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Pilgrim's Pride Corporation

Pilgrim's is the second-largest chicken producer in the world, with operations in the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Our corporate headquarters is in Greeley, Colorado. We employ approximately 38,000 people and have the capacity to process more than 36 million birds per week for a total of more than 9.5 billion pounds of live chicken annually.Pilgrim's products are sold to foodservice, retail and frozen entrée customers. The company's primary distribution is through retailers, foodservice distributors and restaurants throughout the United States and Puerto Rico and in the Northern and Central regions of Mexico. We currently operate in 12 U.S. states, Puerto Rico and Mexico. These states include Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Pilgrim's Pride is a part of the JBS USA family. JBS S.A., the world's largest protein company, owns 75.5% of our outstanding common stock. Click here for more information on the JBS family of proteins.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other
FOUNDED
2009