Position Summary
The Feed Mill Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing general maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all feed mill equipment and company assets. This role supports safe and efficient feed mill operations while delivering excellent customer service. The position contributes to improving cooperative efficiency, supporting company goals, and promoting outstanding service.
Requirements
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Maintenance & Equipment Repair
- Perform routine and emergency repairs on mill equipment as directed by management.
- Conduct scheduled maintenance on equipment, vehicles, and feed mill assets.
- Execute and maintain a preventive maintenance program, including documentation.
- Develop, follow, and help train others on proper maintenance procedures.
- Coordinate and schedule repairs with outside contractors when needed.
- Communicate major repair needs or equipment concerns to the supervisor promptly.
- Maintain property, facilities, and equipment in safe, efficient working condition.
- Report any unsafe equipment or working conditions immediately.
- Assist with driving the feed truck as needed.
Operational Support
- Assist with HACCP compliance and required documentation.
- Maintain feed mill cleanliness, ensuring dust control and leading housekeeping tasks.
- Provide timely, courteous service to customers.
Safety & Compliance
- Promote and uphold a strong culture of safety.
- Follow all cooperative policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
- Observe HACCP, FDA, OSHA, state, and federal safety regulations.
- Maintain a valid Class A CDL or have the ability to obtain one.
- Attend required safety meetings and training sessions.
On-Call & Scheduling Requirements
- Be available for 24-hour on-call rotation as required.
- Work weekend hours when operational needs arise.
Reporting
- Complete and submit accurate maintenance reports to the supervisor.
- Identify and report equipment issues or potential problems.
- Communicate potential new business opportunities relevant to the department.
Other Duties
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.
- Assist other departments as needed.
- Present a professional image in appearance, behavior, and communication.
- Demonstrate teamwork and uphold cooperative values.
Basic Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
- Valid Class A CDL or ability to obtain one.
- Ability to participate in 24-hour on-call rotation.
- Ability to work weekends when necessary.
- Boiler Certification or ability to obtain.
- General computer knowledge.
- Mechanically inclined with troubleshooting abilities.
- Ability to work long seasonal hours.
- Ability to work at heights and stand for extended periods.
- Detail oriented with a focus on accuracy.
- Excellent customer service skills.
Physical Demands
The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. Occasional standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling is required. Must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

CFE is a progressive, farmer-owned cooperative that services local farm and rural business owners in the areas of agronomy, feed, grain and lumber. CFE has locations in communities throughout northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota and southeast South Dakota with administrative offices in Rock Valley and Ocheyedan, IA. Our farmer-owners are at the core of what we do. After all, our success is their success. Our cooperative is made up of 380 team members that consistently provide sustainable solutions that drive the success of our customers, employees and communities.