Feed Mill Production/Operations (2nd Shift)

Horace - Feed Mill Production/Operations (2nd Shift)

The Feed Mill Production & Operations Technician supports the safe and efficient production of quality feed products. This individual is responsible for operating feed mill equipment, maintaining ingredient inventories, upholding quality and safety standards, and ensuring the facility remains clean and well maintained. They also provide excellent customer service and communicate professionally with customers, coworkers, and management.

Location

13991 E 1700th Rd, Chrisman, IL 61924

Reports to

Feed Mill Manager

Salary

$18-$25 per hour

Shift

2nd Shift: 3 pm - 11:30 pm

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all established personnel and safety policies and procedures
• Follow all HACCP guidelines
• Responsible for Quality Standards and GMP’s of all feed manufactured
• Maintain daily inventory of medications, supplements, and ingredients
• Responsible for grinding, mixing, pelleting, and bagging all feed products
• Help customers in a prompt, efficient, and courteous manner
• Responsible for maintenance and housekeeping of feed mill
• Be able to communicate in a professional manner to the customers, employees, and manager

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Leadership Characteristics

• High School Diploma or GED. Background in mill production and agriculture background preferred.
• Must possess excellent communication skills
• Demonstrates the ability to interact effectively with management and customers
• Has a self-motivating personality as well as team-building skills

Work Environment

The nature of the business may require extended hours. While performing the duties of the job, the employee occasionally works outside near moving mechanical equipment and may work in high, precarious places with exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. Noise level in work area is usually loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands include lifting objects up to 50 pounds.

Travel

The employee may be required to travel to other locations, conferences, educational opportunities and other job-related activities.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

Date Posted

09/02/2026

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Who is The Equity?

The Equity is an independent ag cooperative headquartered in Effingham, Illinois and has over 600 employees. Our market area currently includes 22 locations and covers central Illinois and southwest Indiana. The Equity has five divisions including: Agronomy, Grain, Feed & Livestock, Energy, and two Retail Stores, plus a Precision Agronomy dealership as well as a cutting-edge drone sprayer business. The Equity’s mission is to deliver value to our customers through operational excellence, providing information, exploring opportunities, and supporting profitable roles for producers.

Benefits Overview

• Paid vacation, 6 days Paid Time for All, 8 paid holidays, 3 paid floating holidays
• 401k match up to 6%
• One week paid Parental Leave
• Referral Program
• Company Incentive Program
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Effingham Equity shall not be liable for, shall not pay, and expressly rejects and disclaims any and all responsibility or liability for any commission, expense, fee or cost claimed or charged by any recruitment or employment agency, firm, or company in connection with the employment of any candidate selected by Effingham Equity for the position described above unless a written contract is executed by Effingham Equity and such employment agency, firm or company before Effingham Equity makes an offer of employment to such candidate .