Feed Mill Associate

Heritage Cooperative is always looking for friendly, outgoing, customer‑service driven employees. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are constantly thinking outside of the box to make working at Heritage Cooperative attractive to our current and prospective employees. If this sounds like you, apply today and join the team!

• Provide Superior Customer Service
• Maintain Highest Standards of Integrity and Trust
• Commit to Continuous Improvement
• Being a Good Partner
• Abide by all safety regulations to ensure the safety of oneself, coworkers, and customers
• Attentively keep accurate packing records
• Maintain inventory of empty pallets, stretch film and netting
• Operate forklift from palletizer to loading and warehouse
• Operate palletizer, stretch wrapper and forklift for packing line
• Participate in an open line of communication between supervisor and coworkers regarding any shortages on shipping orders
• Represent company values while training incoming employees
• Strive to keep work area clean and organized
• Supply production with pallets, bags and pallet sheets
• Unload trucks and verify items with manifest
• Verify date code and product description prior to loading
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

• Ability to frequently stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to frequently lift and/or carry heavy objects no more than 50 pounds
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed
• Willingness to work various weather elements including cold, heat, wind, rain, etc.
• Outstanding Organizational and Time‑Management Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Respectable Mechanical Skills

• Valid Driver's License, with acceptable driving record
• Forklift Certified
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Previous Feed Experience

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) match after 6 months
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Company paid Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Farm Bureau Membership
• Paid Holidays, Sick, and Vacation Time

The job description is not intended to cover or describe all tasks, duties and responsibilities the employee may be required to be asked to perform. Heritage Cooperative retains the right to change or add new tasks, duties and responsibilities at any time, with or without notice to the employee.

Evidence of work authorization upon employment is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Completion of USCIS form I‑9 will be required to verify employment eligibility within three business days of the first day of employment.

Heritage Cooperative provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Heritage Cooperative complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Heritage Cooperative expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Heritage Cooperative employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including termination.