Mill Management Trainee - Texhoma, United States - Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC

Description

Job Description

Job Title: Mill Management Trainee

Reports To: Feedmill Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt, Salaried

Function: Learns and becomes satisfactorily proficient at identified mill departmental functions and responsibilities in preparation for future mill management roles within the company. Performs the following duties personally and/or through subordinates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

• Understand and adhere to all company safety policies, OSHA, FDA, and EPA regulations; as well maintain appropriate compliance records.
• Become proficient at operating the grain steam flaking system and understanding its importance to animal nutrition.
• Become proficient at mill loader operations. Understanding the flow of commodities and rations needed to facilitate making feed in the most efficient manner.
• Become proficient at the manufacturing of feed by utilizing graphical interface batching systems.
• Gain and in-depth understanding of the facility preventive maintenance program. This includes learning how to do each task, demonstrating a proficient ability to perform each task, teaching others how to safely perform the task, and proper documentation of work orders.
• Become fully proficient in understanding and be able to routinely execute filling of micro-ingredients, daily reconciliation/inventory of micro-ingredients, and documentation thereof.
• Work with and supervise employees on an as needed basis. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Five Rivers policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Sets a positive professional example for employees by modeling safe work practices; leading by example; refraining from gossip, acting in an ethical manner.
• Participates in development and of mill capital and operating budgets and is held accountable for execution of outline plan parameters.
• Manages mill supplies through routine inventory systems, anticipates future needs based on usage, approves with Mill Department Manager and places said orders.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; grows personal development by actively engaging in company offered developmental courses.

Qualifications:

• Technical certificate, Associates degree, undergraduate degree or non-degree and minimum of one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Functional knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and troubleshoot through a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.