Assistant Mill Operator (Inside) - Nights

The Opportunity

Tuffy’s Pet Food is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Night Shift, Assistant Mill Operator (Inside) position. The job objective is to unload raw ingredients and assist the Mill Room Operator in the batching, mixing, and grinding of feed, following all quality and safety requirements set forth in company policies.

Essential Duties

• Sample incoming loads of raw ingredients and deliver to the lab to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Weigh trucks in and out and verify all paperwork (PO, Bill of Lading, seals, etc.) are in proper order.
• Set the unloading system to the correct bin for the incoming ingredient and double-check all settings.
• Hand stack 50# bags of minor ingredients around mixers for dumping into the batch.
• Double check with the Mill Operator when setting grinding or blow-back bins.
• Daily coordination of receiving trucks from the storage lot.
• Daily cleaning of the Mill and driveway area.
• Deliver bagged ingredients via forklift from the warehouse to the driveway to dump major hand-add bagged products into the unloading pits.
• Weekly inspection of Rotex and leg magnets.
• Assist with monthly and semi-annual inventories.
• Train new departmental employees.

Qualifications

• General mathematical ability and basic computer skills.
• Not afraid of heights or manlift, able to climb 150 feet.
• Learning, memorizing, and executing a sequence of procedures.
• Read, speak, write, and understand English.
• Willing and able to get along with others, willing to fill in on other shifts as required by supervisor.
• Good judgment, communication skills, and reasoning abilities.
• Ability to drive forklift and pass certification exam.
• Ability to handle weights of up to 100 lbs and 50 lbs on a routine basis.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Wellness program discounts - up to $150 towards health insurance monthly
• 104 hours of PTO accrued in the first year of employment
• 7 paid holidays
• KLN Clinic - Free doctor visits & more than 300 free prescriptions
• 401k match opportunity
• Opportunity to meet with onsite financial advisors
• $10,000 forgivable home grant program
• Tuition assistance