Job Title: Feed Mill Technician
Department: Feed Mill
Location: Thomposon, IA
Reports To: Feed Mill Manager
Job Type: Full-time
Job Summary
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.
Essential Job Functions
- 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 ingredients 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.
- Perform pre-trip inspections and ensure transportation equipment is in satisfactory condition.
- Manage traffic flow in the receiving area and unload grain and ingredient trucks.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Strong communication skills.
- Proficient in using a computer with current Windows operating system, Word, Excel, and able to learn Windows-based programs (Beta Raven, FMM, and LogMeIn).
- Understanding of safe work practices, including respiratory protection, elevated work platforms, fall protection, control of hazardous energy, fire protection systems, electrical safety, forklift/hoist operation, confined space entry, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and employee "Right to Know."
- Ability to safely complete physical tasks associated with essential job functions, including bending, stooping, lifting up to 55 lbs., climbing ladders, work in confined spaces, and working at heights up to 200ft.
- Able to pass a PFT examination for respirator use.
Work Environment
This role requires working in a feed mill environment, which may involve exposure to dust, noise, and varying temperatures. The position involves physical tasks such as climbing, lifting, and working in confined spaces.
About Us:
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.
Benefits:
- Regular performance reviews
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- HSA with company match
- Paid time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401K with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
Posting Statement
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.
Disclosure
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.
