Assistant Miller

MILLER MILLING COMPANY•Winchester, VA

122d•Onsite

About The Position

Miller Milling is a leading flour producer in the United States, and the Winchester Facility is one of the top 15 largest wheat flour milling facilities in the country. We produce over 26,000 cwt of flour daily using cutting-edge technology and are committed to quality, innovation, safety, and sustainability. We are seeking hard-working individuals who can make an immediate impact and contribute to safely and efficiently feeding the Mid-Atlantic region. Join our team to produce products for your family, friends, and community.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Demonstrates effective Communication Skills – written and verbal
Thorough knowledge of all mill equipment and basic maintenance needs
Knowledge of different wheat varieties
Knowledge of grain science and analytical procedures
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot production problems
Proficiency with computers and in Microsoft Office
Willing and able to work with wheat products (i.e., no wheat/gluten sensitivity)
Willing and able to work in a team environment for the success of the plant

Responsibilities

Assist the Shift Miller in monitoring and inspecting product, equipment, and processing steps from raw ingredients to finished goods.
Monitor ingredients, formulations, and processing procedures to ensure production meets quality standards and complies with company policy and federal standards.
Assist the Product Coordinator in finished product transfers.
Identify different wheat varieties and produce products to customer specifications.
Observe equipment operations to ensure smooth functioning and detect/correct malfunctions.
Identify and assist with resolving problems in the mills and assist with milling equipment maintenance.
Perform inspections and preventive maintenance on sifters, purifiers, and other milling equipment.
Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
Clean work areas and equipment, including cleaning and lubricating equipment.
Confirm product has the correct mix and is weighted to customer specifications.
Ensure finished products are transferred to load out on schedule and within customer specifications.
Perform basic maintenance on all cleaning house equipment.
Assist in the repair of mill equipment, especially sifters and purifiers, on repair days.
Maintain ingredient feeders full at all times and ensure uninterrupted wheat flow to the mill unless instructed otherwise.
Blend finished product per customer specifications and transfer to load out (depending on location).
Conduct laboratory analysis accurately, precisely, and punctually as described by approved methods, record results, and verify accuracy.
Comply with prescribed test procedures and sample handling protocols.
Perform other duties as requested.