Feed Mill Worker (Swingman)
Operate production and storage equipment, including mixers and pelletizers, while following HACCP protocols. Responsible for loading/unloading feed trucks and maintaining clean, safe operating areas.
- On-site
- New Minas, NS
- Posted Jul 20, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Hourly rate starting at: $26.67 per hour + Salary increases provided in the collective agreement and premium Status: Permanent, Full-Time Work schedules are: 8am to 4pm (day shift) 4pm to 12am (evening shift) or 12am to 8am (night shift) **Candidates must be adaptable to flexible work hours including evening and night shifts Job location: 47 Minas Warehouse Road, New Minas, NS CHALLENGES WE OFFER Working at our New Minas Feed Mill, this position could involve various tasks including: Learn proper operating techniques for all production and storage operations and related instructions and follow HACCP protocol; Mix and/or weigh product; Operate bulk receiving, grain processing, mixing and pelletizing equipment; Operate farm tractors, skid loader, forklifts and other machinery in a safe and responsible manner; Maintain accurate records when filling hammers, mixers, pelletizers, bench, warehouse and other activities that require records; Work and operate equipment safely and efficiently; Keep designated operating areas clean; Perform any other duties assigned to the operation; Load and unload feed trucks as required on site; YOUR ADVANTAGES Permanent, full time position; Starting at $26.67 per hour; Evening and night shifts premium. Salary increases provided in the collective agreement; All PPE equipment provided; Safety Boot Allowance yearly; Benefit plan and pension plan provided. YOU FIT THE FOLLOWING PROFILE Be physically able to repeatedly lift 25 kgs; Preferably have forklift experience; Have basic computer skills; Have general knowledge of safe work practices and safe lifting methods; Be comfortable working with heights (ladders with safety railings); Be able to work in a dusty environment; Be able to work the same shift for extended periods of time and change shifts on short notice; Be available to work overtime, sometimes on short notice; Enjoy teamwork.
What you’ll do
Operate production and storage equipment, including mixers and pelletizers, while following HACCP protocols. Responsible for loading/unloading feed trucks and maintaining clean, safe operating areas.
Requirements
Candidates must be physically able to lift 25kg and comfortable working at heights and in dusty environments. Flexibility to work rotating shifts and overtime is required.
Benefits
• Salary Increases • Evening and Night Shift Premiums • PPE Equipment • Safety Boot Allowance • Benefit Plan • Pension Plan
Other relevant skills
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- Forklift Operation
- Basic Computer Skills
- Safe Lifting Methods
- HACCP Protocol
- Equipment Operation
- Record Keeping
- Teamwork
- Heavy Lifting
- Agricultural Tractors
- Skid Steer Loaders
- Computer Literacy
- Forklift Truck
- Warehousing
- Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- Hammers
- Machinery
- Operations
- Loading And Unloading
Job areas
- Agriculture
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Trades
- Feed Mill Manager
- Production Worker
- Assemblers Not Elsewhere Classified
- Production Workers, All Other
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
