Assistant Feed Mill Manager
Location: Sauk City, WI area
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $27–$30/hour + overtime + benefits

Position Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Assistant Feed Mill Manager to support daily feed production, equipment operation, and team coordination at a feed manufacturing facility. This role works closely with the Feed Location Manager to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient feed production while maintaining facility standards and supporting outbound logistics.

This position is ideal for someone with prior experience operating computerized control systems in a feed mill, grain elevator, manufacturing plant, or similar industrial setting. The role involves physical work, leadership support, and direct involvement in feed mixing and mill operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate computerized batching and control systems (switchboard/HMI), including entering formulas and adjusting rations

• Assist with feed mixing, sequencing, and quality control

• Coordinate intake, storage, and movement of raw ingredients

• Support scheduling and coordination of labor and truck traffic

• Track inventory levels and product flow through the facility

• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety throughout the mill

• Perform routine inspections of equipment, buildings, and grounds

• Assist with basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs

• Identify and recommend improvements to workflow, equipment, or facility efficiency

• Participate in safety meetings, training sessions, and regulatory compliance activities

• Ensure all feed meets company quality standards and applicable state and federal regulations

• Represent the company with a professional, team-focused attitude

Required Experience
Assistant Feed Mill Manager Candidates must have experience in at least one of the following environments:

• Feed mill or feed manufacturing facility

• Grain elevator or grain handling operation

• Manufacturing or production facility using computerized control panels or batching systems

• Industrial plant operations involving material flow, mixing, or automated equipment

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant industrial, agricultural, or manufacturing experience

• Experience operating production, material-handling, or automated equipment

• Familiarity with DOT guidelines and transportation coordination

• Ability to support and guide team members in daily operations

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities

• Basic math and measurement skills

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting of materials up to 80 lbs

• Bending, reaching, climbing, and working at heights

• Regular exposure to operating machinery and moving equipment

• Exposure to feed dust; PPE required

• Occasional work in confined spaces and varying weather conditions

• Elevated noise levels in certain areas; hearing protection required

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities

• Full benefits package

• Stable, year-round employment

• Opportunity to grow into a lead or management role