Horace - Feed Mill Assistant Manager

Location

13991 E 1700th Rd, Chrisman, IL 61924

Reports to

Mill Manager

Salary

$65,000-$85,000 annually 

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all established personnel and safety policies and procedures
• Responsible for supervisory tasks in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws for all direct reports:
• Assist with training employees; Planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Follow all SFSF & FSMA guidelines
• Responsible for Quality Standards and GMP’s of all feed manufactured
• Execute on established metrics and assigned action items
• Responsible for assisting in the complete operations of feed production: scheduling, manufacturing, housekeeping, maintenance, inventory, and delivery.
• Review reports of manufacturing performance efforts to ascertain costs and plan operating changes to the feed production manager.
• Continue to seek on-going training and education opportunities as directed by supervisor.
• Be able to communicate in a professional manner to the customers, employees and manager

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Leadership Characteristics

• Background in mill production and agriculture preferred, or related manufacturing process
• Must possess excellent communication skills
• Demonstrates the ability to interact effectively with management and customers
• Has a self-motivating personality as well as team-building skills
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word
• Must have or willing to obtain a class A CDL

Work Environment

The nature of the business may require extended hours. While performing the duties of the job, the employee occasionally works outside near moving mechanical equipment and may work in high, precarious places with exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. Noise level in work area is usually loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands include lifting objects up to 50 pounds.

Travel

The employee may be required to travel to other locations, conferences, educational opportunities and other job-related activities.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

Date Posted

09/17/2026

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Who is The Equity?

The Equity is an independent ag cooperative headquartered in Effingham, Illinois and has over 600 employees. Our market area currently includes 22 locations and covers central Illinois and southwest Indiana. The Equity has five divisions including: Agronomy, Grain, Feed & Livestock, Energy, and two Retail Stores, plus a Precision Agronomy dealership as well as a cutting-edge drone sprayer business. The Equity’s mission is to deliver value to our customers through operational excellence, providing information, exploring opportunities, and supporting profitable roles for producers. 

Benefits Overview

• Paid vacation, 6 days Paid Time for All, 8 paid holidays, 3 paid floating holidays
• 401k match up to 6%
• One week paid Parental Leave
• Referral Program
• Company Incentive Program
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Effingham Equity shall not be liable for, shall not pay, and expressly rejects and disclaims any and all responsibility or liability for any commission, expense, fee or cost claimed or charged by any recruitment or employment agency, firm, or company in connection with the employment of any candidate selected by Effingham Equity for the position described above unless a written contract is executed by Effingham Equity and such employment agency, firm or company before Effingham Equity makes an offer of employment to such candidate.