Mill Operator

About the role

The purpose of this position is to operate and maintain all areas of production in the flour mill under the direction of the Head Miller/Shift Miller. This role supports Mennel's tradition of excellence since 1886 and contributes to reliable food safety programs.

Primary Work Shift

This position works a 12-hour schedule rotating days of the week, from 7AM-7PM. Weekend and potential holiday work is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow all food and personal safety rules and regulations, including GMP’s, OSHA, HACCP, the Global Food Safety Initiative, the US FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, and sanitation guidelines.
• Maintain the department/facility in an everyday audit-ready condition.
• Coordinate with the Head Miller/Shift Miller for flour product transfers according to quality department and customer specifications.
• Perform quality analysis and food safety checks for flour transfers.
• Absorb the responsibilities of the Head Miller/Shift Miller in their absence.
• Assist with mill equipment repairs and routine maintenance.
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the master sanitation schedule.
• Attend all required training sessions.
• Perform sampling and testing of wheat and water, and make necessary adjustments to equipment to meet specifications and standards.
• Train Mill Utility personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory duties.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of flour milling, food production, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to pass a Respirator Fit Test and perform essential duties while wearing a respirator.
• Effective prioritization and organization skills.
• Understanding of material flow and sequence of operations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer software.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Physical stamina and strength to handle lifting and moving up to 50 pounds.

Reasoning Ability

The employee must use solid judgment when making decisions and quickly adapt to changing work duties and events.

Physical Demands

• Regularly stand, walk, use hands to perform maintenance tasks, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Exposure to moving equipment and machinery, dusty, hot/humid, and cold conditions.
• Exposure to common wheat allergens.
• Fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Conditions requiring the use of hearing protection.
• Presence of airborne particles.