JOB TITLE: Loader Operator - Mill

REPORTS TO: Feedmill Manager and Assistant Feedmill Manager

FLSA STATUS: Hourly, Ag exempt

FUNCTION: Utilizes a front end loader to maintain adequate supply of silage/roughage in box/pit for daily feed production. Performs the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. • Ensures uninterrupted feed production by maintaining adequate supply of roughage in box; transports silage from silage pit to mill using a front end loader; stockpiles hulls/silage. • Ensures operation of equipment by completing servicing requirements specified by manager (may include: fueling, checking fluid levels, checking filters, greasing, and cleaning equipment). • Cleans area around roughage box by shoveling, sweeping or blowing spilled roughage. • Complies with all applicable safety rules and policies. QUALIFICATIONS: • Experience operating heavy equipment. • Valid driver’s license. • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. COMPETENCY: Expected to demonstrate an understanding of Company policies, adapt to changes in the work environment, exhibit sound and accurate judgment, observe safety and security procedures, and report potentially unsafe conditions . WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee is required to wear hardhat; eye, ear and respiratory protection daily. Frequently to Occasionally the employee is required to push/pull, reach, bend, run, sit, stand, jump, climb, squat, kneel, lift, carry, twist, grasp/squeeze. Working with or near cattle, horses, vehicles and equipment in all weather conditions. I understand that these are my primary duties and that I may be asked to perform other duties, either in my work area or in other departments, to contribute to the success of Five Rivers.