Feed Processing Specialist

Description:

Position Summary: Position is responsible for the processing of feed orders for Passel Farms managed and customer fed livestock, as well as other feed mill office administrative duties.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Greets and directs incoming traffic.
2. Receives incoming feed orders.
3. Inputs and processes feed orders to be manufactured.
4. Assists mill operations with feed delivery issues, bin mapping, and other logistical needs.
5. Communicates feed budgets with external customers.
6. Collaborates with mill production team to ensure daily production goals are met.
7. Manages sample collection and processing and general Quality Assurance tasks.
8. Files records and manages office files.
9. General office maintenance duties such as ordering office supplies, ect.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provides back-up office assistance where necessary.
2. Regular, consistent attendance is essential to the function of this position.
3. Attends staff meetings and training meetings as scheduled and as required.
4. Follows all safety rules and practices and encourage coworkers to do the same.
5. Follows all applicable bio-security measures per current policies.
6. Any and all other tasks and responsibilities assigned to fulfill responsibilities of this position.

Requirements:

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in basic reading, math and computer skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products.
• Ability to obtain working knowledge of data entry systems.
• Highly organized with strong attention to details.
• Ability to envision possible future problems or obstacles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Efficient time management skills.
• Ability to be a team player and assist in other areas as needed.
• Work effectively and proactively with a variety of personalities.
• Must display a professional image through verbal communication and actions.

Working Conditions: Work is performed almost exclusively in an office. Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours, 7:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday. There will be some variation in work hours due to employee schedules, special projects and other concerns. Physical Requirements:

• Frequent sitting.
• Ability to manipulate (lift, carry and/or move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds.
• Frequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp, reach, push, pull.
• Position also requires repetitive hand motion (typing/data entry) on a daily basis.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to print and/or write legibly.

Equipment/Instruments Used: Computer, telephone, 10-key calculator, copier, etc.

Experience: High School Diploma or GED required. A minimum of two years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.