Grain Handler (2nd Shift)

Bay State Milling Company • Platteville, CO

26d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Duties of the Grain Handler position include:
• Operate grain cleaning and milling equipment to produce optimum performance in
yield, capacity and quality.
• Check and adjust equipment on a constant basis to account for changes in grain
and other variables, to ensure that the milling units are performing at peak
efficiency at all times.
• Collect samples and analyze all data provided by laboratory and make decisions
on whether you need to make adjustments to mill, make calls to personnel from
other departments, or other appropriate action to minimize and control product
that is out of specification.
• Direct the loading of millfeed and screenings trucks and if necessary,
railcars.
• Responsible for the preventive maintenance program on the grain handling
equipment. Including performing routine maintenance and minor repair. Assisting
and performing routine maintenance and minor repair as directed by the miller.
• Responsible for the sanitation program of all of the grain handling system.
Fill in on plant sanitation projects on an as needed basis.
• Set up, adjust, and operate the grain tempering system on an as needed basis.
Assists in the flour milling process as an operator of the mill on an on-call
basis. Fills in as required on the flour packing and bulk load-out system as an
operator on an as needed basis. The employee is to help with grain inventories
at end of month.
• Keeps and maintains logbooks on operations, maintenance sanitation and
repairs. Reports all specification deficiencies when they happen to the Miller,
Quality Control Manager or Plant Manager.
• Aids in all aspects of the grain handling, milling production, warehousing and
packing areas as directed.

Requirements

• Previous experience in manufacturing is preferred.
• Must be willing to rotate shifts to cover absences when required.
• The ideal candidate for this position is an independent worker with initiative to carry out job functions independently, but also willing to take direction from supervisors/managers when required.
• Must be able to sufficiently communicate both verbally and in writing in English.
• Must be capable of communicating and following written and verbal instructions. Must be able to read safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and technical procedures.
• Must be capable of performing basic math functions, with or without the aid of a calculator. Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Possess strong analytical skills. Ability to define and solve problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out training instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Possess high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Must be willing and capable to learn the Company’s software/operating systems and perform basic computer tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate grain cleaning and milling equipment to produce optimum performance in yield, capacity and quality.
• Check and adjust equipment on a constant basis to account for changes in grain and other variables, to ensure that the milling units are performing at peak efficiency at all times.
• Collect samples and analyze all data provided by laboratory and make decisions on whether you need to make adjustments to mill, make calls to personnel from other departments, or other appropriate action to minimize and control product that is out of specification.
• Direct the loading of millfeed and screenings trucks and if necessary, railcars.
• Responsible for the preventive maintenance program on the grain handling equipment. Including performing routine maintenance and minor repair. Assisting and performing routine maintenance and minor repair as directed by the miller.
• Responsible for the sanitation program of all of the grain handling system. Fill in on plant sanitation projects on an as needed basis.
• Set up, adjust, and operate the grain tempering system on an as needed basis. Assists in the flour milling process as an operator of the mill on an on-call basis. Fills in as required on the flour packing and bulk load-out system as an operator on an as needed basis. The employee is to help with grain inventories at end of month.
• Keeps and maintains logbooks on operations, maintenance sanitation and repairs. Reports all specification deficiencies when they happen to the Miller, Quality Control Manager or Plant Manager.
• Aids in all aspects of the grain handling, milling production, warehousing and packing areas as directed.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for FULL BENEFITS following the completion of 90 days of service. Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits.
• Bay State Milling Company also offers a matching 401(K) plan, employee assistance program, wellness program, and tuition reimbursement program.
• All full time employees are eligible for Vacation Pay, Sick Pay, and paid holidays/premium pay for Holiday work.
• Safety boots and glasses are offered with company reimbursement and work uniforms are provided and laundered by the Company.
• Plenty of training and development opportunities, awards for service time and safety achievements as well as other employee appreciation and recognition programs and celebrations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED