Looking to join a three-time U.S. Best Managed Company? Blue Seal/Kent Nutrition Group has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Pellet Mill Operator in Arcade, New York! This critical role will perform pelleting operations in both a timely and efficient manner while maintaining the highest quality standards. This is a 3rd shift opportunity with a schedule of 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Operate both the landers and sprout pelleting systems following company guidelines and procedures, maximizing production while maintaining quality standards. To pellet mixed ingredients from pellet supply bins to either load out, packing or the coarse dairy system supply bins. This includes pelleting and crumbling (when applicable). Good house keeping is to be maintained at all times.
• Use pre-established operating parameters (or establish these on a new formula) to pellet various feeds, then properly cool and crumble (if necessary). All feed must meet the company’s standards and quality. This also requires the ability to learn and follow good manufacturing practices, flushing pellet dies and pelleting system required.
• Must be able to safely change dies and rolls as required to accommodate different feeds. This requires the ability to lift all equipment and materials as the job requires. This also includes abilities to use various tools and have the physical strength to accomplish task.
• Perform the company’s quality assurance tests to ensure product quality. This includes the pellet durability tests.
• Safely operate all pelleting equipment and equipment included in the pellet systems. This requires a good sound understanding of the equipment, its geographic location in the plant and the control panel locations.
• Perform assigned cleaning and servicing according to established guidelines and frequency schedule.
• Maintain the pelleting schedule to maintain high efficiency and keep subsequent operations on schedule.
• Keep pelleting reports thoroughly and accurately, recording all pertinent and necessary information.
• Make all changes necessary in operations to ensure product integrity.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Good communication skills.
• Understanding of feed manufacturing and willingness to learn and grow.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Understanding of feed mill equipment and layout.
• Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures.