• Mill Operator

    Aerotek (Shippensburg, PA)


    Job Title: Feed Mill Technician I

    Job Description

    The Feed Mill Technician I plays a vital role in the team, responsible for grain testing and the manual addition of feed ingredients following operating procedures. The technician will gain exposure to inventory management, equipment maintenance, repair, and operation, as well as housekeeping activities. Compliance with company, local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations is essential.

    Responsibilities

    + Conduct grain testing including DON testing, dockage, moisture, bushel weight, and foreign material analysis.

    + Perform 'hand-adds', accurately recording medication and vitamin usage.

    + Develop a foundational understanding of animal nutrition and the interaction of ingredients with milling and grinding processes.

    + Maintain cleanliness and perform routine housekeeping of the mill.

    + Perform general mechanical duties as required.

    + Utilize and understand systems such as Laserfiche, The Wenger System, and WEM as appropriate.

    + Manage ingredient and inventory, ensuring bag inventories are maintained, stacked, and orderly.

    + Complete required training in a timely manner.

    + Perform additional duties as determined by supervisory staff.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience as a machine operator in a production environment.

    + Ability to manually feed ingredients into machinery and monitor them.

    + Capability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.

    + Proficiency in inventory checks and management.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + High school diploma or equivalent.

    + At least two years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

    + Background in agriculture through education or experience preferred.

    + Knowledge of feed manufacturing equipment operation and maintenance is advantageous.

    + Ability to operate various types of machinery and heavy equipment.

    + Valid fork-lifting certificate or willingness to obtain within the first 12 months.

    + Willingness to work overtime, any shift, including weekends.

    + Ability to lift up to 60 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs with assistance.

    + Ability to operate heavy machinery for items over 100 lbs.

    + Comfortable working in confined spaces and dusty conditions.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work at a poultry and swine feed manufacturer, which can be dusty and have the smell of animal feed. The work is performed in shifts: 2nd shift from 2 PM to 10 PM, Monday through Friday, and a weekend shift from 6 PM to 7 AM, Friday through Sunday. Shift differentials apply: $2/hr for 2nd and 3rd shifts, and $3/hr for weekend shifts.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a team that values growth and skill development in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Enjoy competitive shift differentials and opportunities for overtime, fostering a strong work-life balance. Embrace a culture that prioritizes safety, innovation, and teamwork.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shippensburg, PA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $23.75 - $26.75/hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following:

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Shippensburg,PA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 2026.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.