Are you someone who enjoys working with machinery and performing repetitive tasks? Are you mechanically inclined and prefer working with little supervision? If so, a career as a feed mill production worker may be an excellent fit for you. This profession involves operating machines that process animal and poultry feed by cleaning, separating, crushing, grinding, mixing, pelleting, and bagging grains.

Responsibilities of Feed Mill Production Workers

Feed mill production workers may specialize in a specific area or rotate duties throughout the plant. Their responsibilities typically include:

  • Operating pellet mills, rolling and grinding equipment, mixing and blending equipment, and packaging equipment
  • Conducting quality control checks
  • Maintaining records of production information
  • Maintaining and repairing equipment
  • Handling bagged products and sales inventory in the warehouse
  • Manually scaling and preparing minerals, vitamins, and medications
  • Operating forklifts
  • Loading and driving trucks

It's important to note that the industry is evolving, with production workers being given more responsibility in the production process. Many plants are also becoming automated. As a feed mill production worker, you'll have the opportunity to interact with other staff members in various parts of the operation.

Skills and Requirements

To succeed in this role, you'll need specific traits and skills, including:

  • Good health and stamina (no allergies to grain dust)
  • Manual dexterity
  • The ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • The ability to work swiftly and consistently with minimal supervision
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • The ability to work well as part of a team

If you're considering a career as a feed mill production worker, it's important to enjoy operating and controlling equipment, adjusting machines, and working within clear rules and organized work methods.

Job Classifications and Salaries

In terms of job classifications, feed mill production workers fall under various National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes. This profession requires some level of education, and the average salary is $20.73 per hour, with a demand of approximately 3,500 workers per province each year.

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