Millworker - 2nd Shift #645235 Elkader, IA

Millworker - 2nd Shift

Elkader, IA

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Thank you for your interest in a career with Innovative Ag Services, an equal opportunity employer. As we expand our markets and develop new services, we are looking for talented individuals to be part of our fast-paced and dynamic team environment. Our business continues to grow with people from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities, coming together for a common goal: to make Innovative Ag Services our customer’s preferred business partner.

Our corporate office is located in Monticello, Iowa with 30 additional locations scattered throughout Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. We employ 250 fulltime people in Operations, Transportation, Sales, Grain Merchandising, Management, Customer Service, Accounting, IT, Human Resources and Communications. We also hire an additional 120 seasonal employees and interns throughout the year.

As a progressive leader in the agricultural industry, we offer challenging careers in a variety of areas. From accountants to agronomists, our employees enjoy competitive salaries, an exceptional benefits package and a safety-focused work environment.

All applications are reviewed by Human Resources. If and when your background and availability match the requirements for the position for which you have applied, you may be contacted for an interview.

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Innovative Ag Services is an Equal Opportunity employer and is proud to have a drug-free environment. All employment offers are contingent upon applicant successfully completing drug and background screenings.

Job Description

Primary Objective: To perform feed mill operations duties and increase efficiency of operations at the IAS feed mill.

Major Accountabilities:

The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

Standard hours 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM. In season (Spring and Fall): 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Report to assigned workplace at time specified; report late arrivals or absences to supervisor prior to start time.
Grinding and mixing of feed ingredients and feed drug additives in compliance with good manufacturing practices and guidelines.
Assist in the implementation of feed mill processes and quality control measures.
Feed mill housekeeping and mill fleet maintenance when assigned or required.
Maintain required licenses, physicals, etc. necessary to perform job requirements.
Assist with feed deliveries as needed.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Mechanical aptitude including basic understanding of mechanical, hydraulics, and piping systems and knowledge of various machines and tools including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.
Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
Ability to communicate information or ideas effectively in written or oral form.
Ability to organize, deal with change effectively, and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
Possess math skills when performing basic operations.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Adaptability:

Requires static strength to lift, push, pull, or carry objects with a minimum weight of 50 pounds. Also flexibility to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Also trunk strength and ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time. Some tasks involve repetitive motion.
Manufacturing environment with undesirable conditions including possible exposure to weather extremes, noise, dust, fumes, chemicals and fertilizers, strains from lifting and bending requirements, potential for falls from slippery or wet floors.
Personal Protective Equipment may be required for some tasks.

Skills & Requirements Qualifications

Innovative Ag Services is built on its purpose statement: Growing Relationships to Maximize Success! We provide value-added products and services to over 5,000 members in the grain, agronomy, feed, energy and markets. Our 30 locations are conveniently located throughout northeast & central Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. Grow with us!

Innovative Ag Services is an Equal Opportunity employer and is proud to have a drug-free environment. All employment offers are contingent upon applicant successfully completing drug and background screenings.