Entry Mill Team Member

Winland Foods•Excelsior Springs, MO

13h•Onsite

About The Position

At Winland Foods, every product we make begins with a commitment to Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration. Our Milling Team plays a critical role in turning that commitment into reality. As a Mill Team Member, you’ll be at the heart of our pasta production, ensuring the efficient and high-quality milling of semolina, flour, and feed products. You’ll operate and monitor advanced milling equipment, optimize performance, and ensure consistency that meets both company and industry standards. Your responsibilities will include assessing wheat quality, performing routine equipment checks, and making precise adjustments to maintain proper flow and output. By combining attention to detail with teamwork and problem-solving, you’ll help us deliver safe, high-quality ingredients that are the foundation of food experiences families can trust. This role is more than running equipment—it’s about being part of a team that values doing things right, supporting one another, and continuously improving. At Winland, your work directly contributes to nourishing communities while building your skills in a safe, respectful, and collaborative environment. Winland Foods is a dynamic and growing company specializing in meal preparation products—from pasta and sauces to plant-based proteins and more. Our portfolio includes beloved consumer brands and custom private-label solutions for retail and foodservice channels. We believe in being exceptional from the land to the table, with a commitment to quality, sustainability, and putting people first. Our culture values collaboration, innovation, and integrity, offering an environment where ideas matter, contributions are recognized, and careers can thrive.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Previous experience using computerized equipment to produce quality mill products.
18+ years of age.
Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and advise on minor adjustments to formulas or processes.
Mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and resolve quality irregularities.
Proficiency in SAP, hand scanners, and basic math skills.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations.
Commitment to following all company safety policies and procedures.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to push heavy loads.
Ability to stand/walk up to 90% of shift.
Ability to climb as needed.
Must have near and far visual acuity, some color perception, and full range of hand/arm movement.
Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Positive attitude, dependable, self-motivated, and willing to work overtime or weekends as needed.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated accountability for work quality, attendance, and continuous improvement.
Must have good hand-eye coordination, motor skills, and 20/20 corrected vision.
Must have normal hearing and vision (with correction if needed), including the ability to distinguish colors for color-coded containers in production areas.
Employees must wear all required PPE according to the specific manufacturing environment, as outlined in the Employee Handbook, posted policies, or as directed by leadership.
Must adhere to all safety policies, including lock-out/tag-out, safe lifting techniques, and others as instructed.
Must maintain a clean and safe work environment and report any food safety or quality issues immediately to management.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in MII, WE systems, and interpreting line huddle measures to resolve issues (for advanced levels).
Provide training, guidance, and feedback to team members (progressively more responsibility at higher levels).
Lead projects, identify skill gaps, and support multiple initiatives with minimal supervision (for advanced levels).

Responsibilities

Operate both cleaning houses and mill to maintain moisture levels and screening percentages.
Perform scheduled mill and cleaning house maintenance.
Ensure the production of quality, safe, and legal products.
Ensure semolina meets quality standards.
Safely load/unload railcars and trucks with flour, by-products, and wheat.
Take daily bin inventory measurements.
Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, BRC, FSMA, and company food safety policies.
Follow proper storage procedures for products.
Maintain cleanliness in assigned areas and an audit-ready work environment.
Promptly report any safety or quality concerns.
Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals.
Complete magnet/tailing logs and Master Sanitation Schedules.
Monitor enrichment feeder rates.
Minimize shift downtime to meet or exceed run efficiency standards.
Use computer systems for operations and reporting.
Maintain accurate material handling records.
Participate in improvement projects.
Actively participate in all required training.
Participate in 5S efforts.