Production Operator
About the job
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- Basic understanding of computers, math comprehension, and prior plant-environment experience are helpful.
- Mechanical aptitude in prior work history.
- Ability to climb ladders, lift up to 75 pounds, bend, kneel, stand for long periods, work in confined spaces and at heights, and work long hours in harsh environments, including hot and cold temperatures and dusty conditions.
- Exhibit good work habits, including attendance and individual productivity.
- Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, medical questionnaire, and background check.
- Organize and perform job functions as called on by the Plant Manager.
- Operate the bulk feed manufacturing system.
- Climb ladders and work at heights on top of the facility.
- Perform a weekly scale weight test.
- Dump bag ingredients into mixes as required by the formula.
- Load and unload trucks in the load-out area and warehouse.
- Serve customers as needed.
- Ensure bulk commodities are flowing from bulk bins.
- Refill micro-ingredient hoppers when needed.
- Perform daily inspections of fork trucks.
- Perform minor equipment maintenance, including lubrication and adjustments.
- Clean the control room daily.
- Clean the mill on a regular schedule.
- Pull bag orders for next-day bag truck deliveries.
- Operate and monitor the bulk receiving system.
- Test incoming ingredients, including corn for moisture and BCFM, and properly record results.
- Unload inbound trucks and rail cars as necessary.
- Ensure bulk commodities are flowing into the correct bulk bins.
- Perform daily bin and rail-car inventory.
- Perform daily inspections of the front-end loader.
- Clean the receiving shed and office daily.
- Assist with other tasks as requested or assigned by management.
- Basic understanding of computers, math comprehension, and prior plant-environment experience are helpful.
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
About the company
J. D. Heiskell & Companies moves and trades agricultural commodities across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Asia, supplying grains, co-products, manufactured animal feed and feed ingredients to farmers and livestock producers. It uses a logistics and trading network to buy, broker, and transport these goods by rail, truck, and barge, coordinating origin markets with destinations. Its long history since 1886 and a nationwide multi-modal transportation network set it apart, enabling deep connections with origin markets and reliable delivery. Its goal is to reliably move agricultural commodities and related feed products to where they are needed, supporting farmers and producers with safe, timely access to markets.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
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Founded
1886
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- March 2026 FDA closed the warning letter after corrective actions at Twin Falls.
- JDH launched a new general manager at Idaho in 2026, signaling operational reset.
- Forbes ranked JDH 126th among America's Top Private Companies in 2025.
What critics are saying
- FDA cited Twin Falls in June 2025 after calf deaths and excess monensin.
- Future FDA inspections after March 2026 still threaten another recall or shutdown.
- Private ownership and broad commodity exposure create existential margin pressure if feed quality fails.
What makes J. D. Heiskell & Companies unique
- 1886-founded JDH spans grain trading, feed manufacturing, and logistics across nine states.
- Decentralized subsidiary model gives local managers faster pricing, sourcing, and customer decisions.
- Rail, truck, and barge network supports bulk grain movement and year-round supply reliability.
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