Grain Grader

About the role

In this role, you will help sustain Mennel’s tradition of excellence established in 1886 as well as support our food safety programs and mission to reliably deliver superior quality, uniformity, and service. The purpose of this position is to operate the Wheat Quality testing facility, properly receive inbound trucks, perform grain grading per USDA GIPSA-FGIS standards, and record test results. This position will sustain the Mission and Motto and Food Safety and Quality Statement of the Mennel Milling Company.

Responsibilities

• Follow all food and personal safety rules and regulations in respect to GMP’s, OSHA, HACCP, the Global Food Safety Initiative, the US FDA Food Safety Modernization Act as stated in the FS&Q Statement, and sanitation guidelines as set forth by the company as listed in Corporate Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) and attend all required training sessions.
• Maintain the department/facility in an everyday audit-ready condition.
• Provide courteous, timely, and professional customer service; respond to customer requests and resolve complaints.
• Operate grain grading and testing equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Weigh, sample, and inspect grain following established standards.
• Work safely with and around grain trucks, semi-tractor trailers, and other grain hauling vehicles.
• Perform tasks to properly maintain the sanitation requirements of the grading room and assigned areas in the mill.
• Perform routine and emergency maintenance to equipment.
• Assist Lead QA Tech when needed for testing flour and millfeed.
• Perform the essential duties of the Office Manager and Elevator Operator in their absence.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic understanding of hand tools and the ability to manipulate them to complete essential duties and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate Microsoft Office software, Internet, and other computer software to complete essential duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain open communication with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and organize tasks and follow through to ensure completion of assignments in an efficient and high-quality manner.
• Must be able to obtain an Ohio Agricultural Commodity Tester License.

Skills

• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, procedures, and plans. Ability to write, complete checklists, and other basic documentation and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information or data in one-on-one and small group situations to co-workers, supervisors, and managers.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability: Must use solid judgment when making decisions. Must have the ability to quickly recognize and plan for changing work duties and events.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to perform maintenance tasks; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Regularly exposed to conditions typical of a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including moving equipment and machinery, dusty, hot/humid, and cold conditions.
• Must be willing to work in all weather conditions, at heights, and in the presence of airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment usually requires the use of hearing protection.
• Work involves exposure to common wheat allergens.

Schedule

Works shifts as assigned and overtime as required.