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Assistant Mill Manager - $20/hr. (68624) at Associated Staffing Inc.

Associated Staffing Inc. No longer available $20/hour

Job Description

Step Into Leadership in Ag Operations - Grow Your Career at the Mill!

Are you hands-on, mechanically inclined and ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a motivated Assistant Mill Manager to join our Feed Mill team in Columbus, NE. This is a great opportunity to build leadership skills, work with modern mill equipment and play a key role in producing quality feed for our customers and producers.

Position: Assistant Mill Manager

Location: Columbus, NE 68601
Pay: $20.00/hour
Shift: 1st Shift
Status: Full-Time Benefits Eligible

What You'll Do

Under the direction of the Feed Mill Manager, you'll help oversee daily feed mill operations while being trained to step in as a backup when needed. Your responsibilities include:

  • Safely operate and maintain batching systems and pellet mill equipment

  • Produce high-quality feed while monitoring production and quality standards

  • Prepare, bag, load, and occasionally help route feed deliveries

  • Receive bulk and bagged ingredients and maintain accurate inventory

  • Perform and document daily, weekly and monthly preventative maintenance

  • Assist with repairs and maintenance projects alongside contractors

  • Maintain a clean, safe mill and surrounding grounds

  • Follow all company safety policies and OSHA standards

  • Provide professional, courteous customer service to patrons and employees

  • Support additional operational tasks as business needs require

What We're Looking For
  • Ability to read, write and speak English

  • Strong work ethic, dependability and customer-focused mindset

  • Basic math and computer skills

  • Valid driver's license

  • Ability to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally and climb ladders, stairs and bins

  • Comfortable working around grain, dust, machinery and changing Nebraska weather

  • Willingness to work longer hours when business demands require

  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen

Preferred (but not required):

  • Experience in feed mills, grain handling, batching or pelleting

  • Farming, elevator or ag-related background

  • Experience operating forklifts, loaders, conveyors, tractors or similar equipment

Why Apply?
  • Competitive pay starting at $20/hour

  • Full-time stability with full benefits upon rollover

  • Hands-on training and leadership growth opportunities

  • Be part of a vital operation supporting local agriculture

Ready to Take the Next Step? Apply Today!

If you're ready to grow your career in agriculture and operations with a company that values safety, teamwork and quality, apply now and let's get to work!

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