Feed Mill Maintenance at JD Heiskell Holdings LLC – Twin Falls, Idaho

At JDH and each of our subsidiaries, we know that agriculture is about more than moving commodities—it’s about connecting people and building relationships that matter. Founded in 1886 and proudly family-owned for five generations, our deep roots in the industry enable us to manage grains, co-products, animal feed, and feed ingredients effectively. With an extensive transportation network, we connect supply and demand across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Asia. We are committed to delivering reliability, value, and innovation, while providing a supportive and safe workplace where our team can thrive and grow.

Job Summary:

Feed Mill Maintenance requires a strong mechanical and electrical background to support maintenance in an industrial work environment. Candidate must have experience with installation, demolition, and maintenance of material handling equipment. Maintenance position will perform preventative maintenance and repairs of mechanical and electromechanical equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate with Plant Manager on needs for parts, supplies and repairs while maintaining enough in stock for normal operations and emergencies.
• Follow and perform regular and preventative maintenance schedules on all equipment: motors, bearings, bucket elevators, hydraulics, pumps, compressors, drag and screw augers.
• Welding and Fabrication
• Understand and maintain feed mill equipment to reduce unplanned break downs.
• Rebuild rolls, reducers, gearboxes and other mill equipment.
• Maintain hydraulic and electrical equipment.
• Report any quality or feed safety problems to Plant Manager.
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, opportunistic curiosity and contributes to creating an environment where people want to work.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year experience in Industrial Maintenance
• Strong mechanical aptitude including electrical
• Understanding of OSHA/Safety Regulations
• Effective communication skills – both interpersonal and written
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and prioritize based on business needs

Physical Demands:

• Indoor/outdoor mill setting with exposure to dust, noise, and temperature changes.
• Fast-paced team environment with a strong focus on safety, cleanliness, and quality.
• Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds, climb 75 feet of ladder, and be able to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Regular and predictable attendance in office or site location.