Grain Receiving Operator

About the role

CGB Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a candidate to join our team as a Mill Operator. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the mill, focusing on ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable operations. Key responsibilities include daily oversight of the milling process, quality control, production, customer service, compliance, and general operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties within compliance of OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations; including wearing appropriate PPE for task being performed.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of the mill while assisting in maximizing efficiencies to include quality, inventory management, housekeeping, etc.
• Participate in cross training opportunities, building employee ownership, and assist in evaluations.
• Monitor production process set-up, adjust, and monitor processing machinery and equipment to meet specifications for product and performing quality checks.
• Maintain food safety, Kosher, and best practices for the mill.
• Complete quality checks on all finished products bi-weekly and manage customer specifications for finished products.
• Process paperwork timely, accurately, and legibly per facility procedures; manage mill tracking forms, mill cost tracking sheets, daily and month-end inventory management.
• Communicate process and equipment deficiencies with other operators, maintenance personnel, and management.
• Perform duties to transfer, load, and move grain to appropriate locations.
• Responsible for the proper movement, storage, loading, and unloading of product.
• Perform cleaning of milling area and equipment, as necessary.
• Work with location staff to coordinate the tracking, reporting, and movement of all grain and byproduct inventories, including inbound and outbound truck weighing, daily inventory monitoring, and load-out operations across corn, hominy feed, finished products, and flour.
• Depending on location needs, may be trained on and responsible for safely operating a forklift.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education Required – High School Diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of experience, training and education.
• Experience Preferred – 2 years’ experience in a milling environment.
• Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written with local team, customers, and delivery drivers.
• Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to follow directions and use logical thought process to interpret oral and written instruction and troubleshoot problems.
• Ability to work independently or within a team.
• Ability to remain focused on exceptional customer service, both internally and externally.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 55 lbs. frequently.
• Ability to climb, crouch, stoop, bend, and squat, frequently.
• Ability to stand and walk constantly/continuously.
• Ability to balance constantly/continuously.
• Ability to kneel occasionally.
• Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio.
• Ability to climb ladders and perform work at significant heights.
• Ability to perform work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work in an environment with high dust levels around grain and other bulk products.
• Ability to learn and operate heavy equipment, such as forklift.
• Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekend, holidays and/or alternate shifts as needed.
• Uses peripheral vision and depth perception for tasks being performed.
• Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

Benefits

• Outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, & disability benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick).
• Wellness programs.
• Recognition programs.
• Community involvement opportunities.

Pay

The expected base pay range for this role is: $16.00 - $25.25. Actual pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including work location, job-related knowledge, skills and relevant experience for the job.

Schedule

Actual schedule may vary depending on location needs and departmental requirements.