Mill Maintenance
About The Position
This role is responsible for maintaining the milling systems to ensure optimal performance and product quality. Duties include performing equipment maintenance, repairs, and installations, operating various maintenance-related equipment, and maintaining a clean and sanitary working environment in compliance with GMP and SOP standards. The position also involves supporting preventive maintenance programs, assisting with packaging operations and general plant upkeep, and upholding food safety and workplace safety policies. Additionally, the role requires identifying and resolving facility or equipment concerns, overseeing contractors, performing welding, cutting, plumbing, and minor fabrication, and executing other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and maintenance record-keeping
- Ability to read and interpret safety manuals, operating procedures, and technical documentation
- Strong problem-solving and mechanical aptitude
- Willingness to work all shifts, weekends, and extended hours as needed
- Truck and large equipment operation
- Basic system knowledge: electrical, pipefitting, plumbing, and grain systems
- Mechanical and troubleshooting skills
- Understanding of food-grade maintenance requirements and grain dust hazards
- Familiarity with safety documentation, bin rescue, confined space, and lockout/tagout procedures
Nice To Haves
- 6 months to 1 year of relevant maintenance and/or milling experience preferred
- Completion or willingness to complete IAOM milling correspondence and KSU short courses
Responsibilities
- Monitor milling systems to ensure optimal performance and product quality
- Perform equipment maintenance, repairs, and installations throughout the milling facility
- Record process parameters and maintenance activity logs
- Operate loaders, forklifts, cranes, and other maintenance-related equipment
- Inspect and maintain metal detectors, magnets, sifters, and safety mechanisms
- Maintain a clean and sanitary working environment in compliance with GMP and SOP standards
- Support and participate in preventive maintenance programs
- Assist with packaging operations and general plant upkeep as needed
- Uphold and promote all food safety and workplace safety policies
- Identify and proactively report or resolve facility or equipment concerns
- Assist with oversight of contractors ensuring PPE, permits, and policies are followed
- Perform welding, cutting, plumbing, and minor fabrication for repairs and installations
- Execute other duties as assigned by the Milling Superintendent or Maintenance Manager
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
