Join Country View Family Farms, a Clemens Food Group company, as a Feed Mill Technician on our Second Shift team in New Columbia, PA! This is a full-time opportunity offering competitive pay, excellent benefits, career growth, and a stable Monday-Friday schedule.

The Feed Mill Technician is responsible for safely producing high-quality feed used throughout our production system. This position operates automated feed manufacturing equipment while ensuring ingredient accuracy, quality standards, equipment performance, sanitation, inventory management, and compliance with all safety and biosecurity requirements.

As a Feed Mill Technician, you’ll operate computerized production equipment to help manufacture high-quality livestock feed while maintaining safety, quality, and production standards. This is a great opportunity for candidates with experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, logistics, distribution, or industrial environments. No feed mill experience is required—training will be provided. If you’re dependable, eager to learn, and looking for a long-term career, we encourage you to apply today!

About Us:

Country View Family Farms is a proud part of Clemens Food Group, one of the nation’s leading family-owned pork production companies. Together, we are committed to producing safe, high-quality food while upholding the values of integrity, sustainability, animal care, and continuous improvement. 

As the livestock production division of Clemens Food Group, Country View Family Farms partners with dedicated family farmers across Pennsylvania and the surrounding region to raise healthy pigs through responsible farming practices. Our success begins long before our animals reach the farm—it starts with providing high-quality, nutritionally balanced feed. 

Our feed mills are a vital part of that mission. They manufacture and deliver the feed that supports animal health, growth, and overall production performance. By ensuring our feed mill equipment operates safely and efficiently, our maintenance team plays a direct role in supporting our farms, our farmers, and our commitment to producing quality pork for families across the country 

Shift: 2nd shift, 2-10:30 p.m. 

Location: New Columbia, PA 

Job Description:

As a Feed Mill Technician, you’ll help ensure the safe and efficient production of high-quality livestock feed by:

• Operating computerized feed mill automation systems to manufacture feed according to established formulations and production schedules.
• Monitoring batching, grinding, pelleting, fat application, mixing, and ingredient routing processes to ensure efficient production.
• Operating feed mill equipment manually and through computerized automation systems while following all company procedures.
• Accurately entering production data into computerized operating systems.
• Monitoring ingredient inventories, finished feed inventories, and production levels throughout each shift.
• Ensuring micro-bins are properly stocked and filled according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Collecting feed samples and performing quality assurance testing in accordance with the Quality Assurance Manual and company SOPs.
• Maintaining accurate production records, inventory reports, testing documentation, and daily operational logs.
• Inspecting equipment throughout production and communicating maintenance concerns promptly.
• Assisting with preventative maintenance and helping troubleshoot production issues.
• Maintaining clean, organized work areas while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Performing general labor and material handling duties as needed.
• Operating forklifts and other equipment safely, when required.
• Working closely with supervisors, maintenance personnel, nutritionists, and fellow team members to achieve production goals.
• Following all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, food safety requirements, and biosecurity procedures.
• Leading by example through safe work practices while supporting the company’s commitment to zero lost-time incidents.
• Attending all required safety meetings, operational meetings, and training sessions.
• Performing additional duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Additional:

No two days are exactly alike. Throughout your shift, you’ll monitor computerized production systems, inspect equipment, verify ingredient accuracy, collect quality assurance samples, perform production testing, maintain inventory levels, complete documentation, and help ensure every batch of feed meets strict nutritional and quality standards.

You’ll spend your day working with modern equipment, automation technology, and manufacturing processes that directly support animal health and food production.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds who are eager to learn and grow.

This position is a great fit for individuals with experience in:

• Manufacturing
• Production
• Warehouse operations
• Logistics
• Distribution
• Industrial environments
• Agriculture
• Grain handling
• Material handling

If you enjoy working with computerized systems, automated equipment, machinery, technology, and hands-on manufacturing processes, we’d encourage you to apply.

We’re looking for dependable team members with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

No experience is required. Training will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required
• Previous experience in warehouse, manufacturing, production, industrial, agricultural, logistics, or distribution environments preferred, but not required
• Forklift experience preferred, but not required — training will be provided
• Experience working with computerized operating systems, automation, manufacturing equipment, or production software preferred, but not required — training will be provided
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new equipment and processes
• Basic computer and math skills
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions, SOPs, and safety procedures
• Strong attendance, reliability, and communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 80 pounds
• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull, and reach
• Climb ladders and stairs
• Work in varying temperatures
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Meet all bio-security requirements as outlined by Animal Care policy/ procedure.
• Consistent and reliable adherence to Animal Welfare requirements and Code of Conduct.
• Adhere to CVFF/ CLEMENS FOOD GROUP Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Complete all other tasks as assigned.

DISCLAIMER

The Team Member must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable Team Members with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

As requirements and Team Member skill levels change, the Supervisor may revise and/ or add duties to reflect these changes.  The company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

BENEFITS & PERKS:

At Country View Family Farms, we are committed to supporting our team members both personally and professionally. Our comprehensive benefits package may include:

• Competitive compensation and annual bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing opportunities
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Educational assistance and professional development opportunities
• Employee recognition programs
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates

Benefits may vary based on position and eligibility requirements.

Why Join Country View Family Farms?

At Country View Family Farms, you’ll become part of a team that helps power one of the nation’s leading pork production organizations. Every repair you complete and every piece of equipment you maintain helps ensure our feed mills continue producing the high-quality feed that supports our farms and the families we serve.

As part of Clemens Food Group, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to build a long-term career with a family-owned company that values safety, teamwork, innovation, and professional growth. If you’re a skilled maintenance professional who enjoys solving problems, working with industrial equipment, and making an impact every day, we’d love to have you join our team.