Position Summary:
As a Lead, you will report to the Feed Location Manager and have the opportunity to lead a team of employees, build long-lasting relationships with our customers, and feel rewarded for the work you put in. In the mill, you will mix feed, work in our warehouse, drive forklift, handle 50-80 lbs. bags (or smaller), and sometimes work at elevated heights (as needed).
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Run the control board/computer, enter ration data, and adjust mixes in an efficient manner.
- Receive inbound feed ingredients.
- Manage labor/trucks and planning.
- Assist with inventory management.
- Understand feed types and forms for sequencing.
- Ensure facility is well maintained.
- Perform routine inspections of equipment and property and report findings to Location Manager.
- Perform general housekeeping, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Make recommendations for improvements in the facility or to equipment.
- Follow up to ensure that work has been completed efficiently.
- Attend safety and related job trainings as they become available.
- Work in an effective and efficient manner.
- Ensure all feed is made to the quality standard of United Cooperative and meets the requirements of all State and Federal regulations.
- Always represent yourself and United Cooperative professionally in action and appearance - positively enriching the culture of United Cooperative.
Qualifications:
- One year of relevant experience or any equivalent experience that demonstrates the ability to do the job.
- Skilled in operation of equipment.
- Have an understanding of DOT regulations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, customers and the general public.
- Ability to lead a team of employees to strive for success.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Self-motivated/self-directed.
- Ability to make independent judgments, which have moderate impacts on the employees and the organization.
- Understanding of basic math calculations.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs frequently.
- Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and climb as needed.
- Employee will be frequently exposed to machinery and moving parts.
- Employee will be exposed to feed dust which will require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Employee will be exposed to adverse weather conditions, heights, and confined spaces which will require additional training.
- The noise level in some areas may require the use of hearing protection.
Skills Required
- One year of relevant experience or equivalent experience demonstrating the ability to perform the job
- Skilled in operation of equipment
- Understanding of DOT regulations
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, customers, and the general public
- Ability to lead a team of employees
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team; self-motivated and self-directed
- Ability to make independent judgments with moderate impact on employees and the organization
- Understanding of basic math calculations
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently
- Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and climb as needed
- Ability to work around machinery, feed dust, adverse weather, heights, and confined spaces while using required PPE and hearing protection
What We Do
United Cooperative is a full-service, member-owned agricultural supply cooperative based in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Founded in 1936, it provides agronomy, grain, feed, and energy products to farmers and consumers in the Midwest. The cooperative aims to provide its patron members with the best possible value and return on investment, backed by exceptional service and professionalism, and is ranked among the top agricultural cooperatives in the US.
