Production Operator
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- A basic understanding of computers, math comprehension, previous plant-environment experience, and mechanical aptitude in prior work history are helpful.
- Must be able to climb ladders; lift up to 75 pounds; bend, kneel, and stand for long periods; work in confined spaces and at heights; and work long hours in harsh environments, including hot, cold, and dusty conditions.
- Must exhibit good work habits, including excellent attendance and individual productivity.
- Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, medical questionnaire, and background check.
- Organize, perform, and complete the manufacturing of meal and pelleted feeds to order, including monitoring and testing for quality assurance as required and completing required daily reports.
- Operate the bag feed manufacturing equipment, scales, and sewing machines.
- Perform weekly scale weight tests.
- Dump bag ingredients into mixes according to the formula.
- Shrink-wrap and label pallets as required per order.
- Load and unload trucks at the dock as needed.
- Wait on customers as needed.
- Load Gold Star bag trucks or bulk trucks for deliveries.
- Pull bag orders for next-day bag truck deliveries.
- Ensure bulk commodities flow from bulk bins.
- Refill micro-ingredient hoppers as needed.
- Operate the bulk feed manufacturing system.
- Assist the WEM room operator and ingredient receiver as needed.
- Perform daily inspections of fork trucks.
- Perform minor equipment maintenance, including lubrication and adjustments.
- Clean the control room and warehouse daily, and clean the mill on a regular schedule.
- Perform other tasks as requested or assigned by management.
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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- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance