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Feed Mill Equipment Operator

Job Description

A feed mill equipment operator works with and maintains grain handling, shelling, rolling, crushing, grinding, mixing and sacking equipment. He or she purchases the grains to be processed by the mill, uses equipment to unload the grains from railroad cars and trucks, supervises feed mill helpers, takes orders for feeds, sells feed to customers, bills customers and collects money.

Skills
  • A feed mill equipment operator should be good with machinery and have some knowledge of the different kinds of livestock
Preparation

High school courses in math, agricultural mechanics, mechanical drawing and bookkeeping and experience operating farm equipment and feeding livestock.