Production Operator at JD Heiskell Holdings LLC

Gooding, Idaho, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Aug, 26

Salary

24.0

Posted On

07 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Milling Equipment Operation, Forklift Operation, Loader Operation, Mechanical Aptitude, Quality Control, Inventory Management, Safety Awareness, Equipment Maintenance, Material Handling, Sanitation Standards

Industry

Dairy Product Manufacturing

Description

Description At JDH and each of our subsidiaries, we know that agriculture is about more than moving commodities—it’s about connecting people and building relationships that matter. Founded in 1886 and proudly family-owned for five generations, our deep roots in the industry enable us to manage grains, co-products, animal feed, and feed ingredients effectively. With an extensive transportation network, we connect supply and demand across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Asia. We are committed to delivering reliability, value, and innovation, while providing a supportive and safe workplace where our team can thrive and grow. Summary: The Production Operator role involves operating and monitoring milling equipment, blending and processing raw materials into high-quality livestock feed, and ensuring consistent product output that meets quality and nutritional standards. You’ll work closely with a team of operators and supervisors to maintain efficient production, uphold safety and sanitation standards, and support the nutritional needs of our dairy customers. Operate Bulk Feed manufacturing system Climbing ladders and working at heights on top of facility Perform scale weight test weekly Dump bag ingredients into mixes as formula requires Load – unload trucks in both load out area and in the warehouse Wait on customers as needed Insure bulk commodities are flowing from bulk bins Refill Micro ingredient hoppers when needed Perform daily inspections of Fork Trucks Perform minor maintenance on equipment including lubrication and adjustments Clean control room daily Clean mill on regular schedule Pull Bag orders for next day’s bag truck deliveries Perform minor maintenance on equipment including lubrication and adjustments Clean mill on a daily schedule Operate and monitor bulk receiving system Test incoming ingredients, ie: Corn = % moisture % BCFM, properly record results Unload inbound trucks as necessary Unload rail cars as necessary Insure bulk commodities are flowing into correct bulk bins Perform daily bin inventory and rail car inventory Perform daily inspect of Front End Loader Clean receiving shed & office daily Assist with any other tasks as requested or assigned by management Position offers a complete benefit package, including 401K, health, life and dental insurance. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous experience in feed milling, agriculture, food production, or manufacturing preferred. Ability to operate forklifts, loaders, and other mill equipment (certification a plus). Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment operation. Strong attention to detail and safety awareness. Comfortable with shift work, weekends, or overtime as needed. Physical Demands: Indoor/outdoor mill setting with exposure to dust, noise, and temperature changes. Fast-paced team environment with a strong focus on safety, cleanliness, and quality. Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds, climb 75 feet of ladder, and be able to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. May require working on a rotating shift or weekends depending on production needs. Regular and predictable attendance in office or site location. Requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor milling equipment to process raw materials into high-quality livestock feed while maintaining safety and sanitation standards. Responsibilities include unloading inbound shipments, performing equipment maintenance, and managing inventory of bulk commodities.