Job Type: Full-time

Hourly Rate: Negotiable based on experience and availability

Schedule: Monday to Friday, with overtime, extended hours and occasional weekends as required.

About Us Elite Pro Animal Nutrition Inc. is a locally owned and operated animal feed mill located in Woodville, Nova Scotia. We take pride in producing and delivering quality animal feed to farmers throughout the region. We are currently seeking a reliable, highly detail-oriented and safety-conscious Feed Mill Production Operator to join our team. The successful candidate will operate and monitor automated feed production equipment, ensure accurate batching and mixing, maintain production and traceability records, and help coordinate production schedules. This hands-on role requires strong computer skills, analytical thinking, sound judgment and the ability to troubleshoot when operations do not go as planned.

Key Responsibilities

· Operate and monitor automated feed production equipment, including batching, mixing and conveying systems.

· Organize and adjust daily production schedules to meet orders and delivery requirements when priorities or conditions change.

· Verify feed formulas, ingredients and quantities before and during production.

· Accurately weigh and measure ingredients, including micro-ingredients and feed medications.

· Verify medication types, lot numbers and inclusion rates against approved production requirements.

· Monitor ingredient weights, batching results and mixing operations; identify and investigate discrepancies.

· Troubleshoot equipment, software and production issues, escalating concerns and coordinating secure corrective action.

· Maintain accurate batching reports, production records,



inventory information and ingredient traceability documentation.

· Assist with receiving, unloading and storing bulk and bagged ingredients, and loading finished feed.

· Monitor ingredient inventory levels and promptly report shortages or discrepancies.

· Follow established quality control, biosecurity and CFIA feed safety procedures.

· Perform routine equipment inspections, cleaning and preventative maintenance.

· Maintain a clean, safe and organized production facility.

· Communicate production delays, equipment concerns and quality issues to management and team members.

· Follow all workplace health and safety procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· Previous feed manufacturing, agricultural production or industrial equipment experience is an asset but not required; training will be provided.

· Must be highly detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy, documentation and quality control.

· Comfortable using computers and able to learn and confidently operate automated production software.

· Strong analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

· Mechanically inclined, with the ability to identify and troubleshoot production and equipment issues.

· Able to prioritize tasks, organize production schedules and adapt when equipment delays or unexpected issues arise.





· Able to work independently, make sound decisions within established procedures and communicate concerns promptly.

· Able to follow written instructions, approved feed formulas and established operating procedures.

· Physically capable of lifting, bending, climbing and standing for extended periods.

· Comfortable working around machinery, dust and noise.

· Must be a strong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Communicate clearly and professionally with coworkers, management and other departments; promptly share production delays, equipment problems and batching discrepancies.

· Willing to collaborate, share information and assist team members to maintain smooth production operations.

· Reliable, punctual, safety-conscious and able to work well as part of a team.

· Must be willing and available to work overtime and extended hours as needed, including occasional weekends.

What We Offer

· Competitive hourly wages based on experience.

· Full-time employment.

· Group insurance benefits.

· Annual safety boot allowance.

· On-the-job training and support.

· Friendly, team-oriented working environment.

· Opportunity to work with a locally owned agricultural business.

Apply Today If you are dependable, analytical, detail-oriented and enjoy hands-on work in an agricultural production environment, we would love to hear from you! Please apply through Indeed with your resume and relevant work experience. Elite Pro Animal Nutrition Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $28.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Feed Mill Production Operator (Berwick)
🏢 Elite Pro Animal Nutrition
📍 Berwick