Mill Operator

The Mennel Milling Company•Mount Olive, IL

19h

About The Position

The Mill Operator operates and maintains all areas of flour mill production under the direction of the Head Miller or Shift Miller. The role supports the company’s food safety programs and its mission to deliver consistent quality and service. The employee follows applicable food safety, personal safety, sanitation, and environmental requirements and keeps the department or facility audit-ready. The position has no supervisory duties and may be assigned other duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to pass a Respirator Fit Test and perform the job’s essential duties while wearing a respirator.
Ability to prioritize and organize tasks and follow through to complete assignments efficiently and with high quality.
Ability to understand how materials flow through a process or sequence of operations.
Ability to maintain open communication with internal and external customers.
Ability to use Microsoft Office, the internet, and other computer software to complete job duties.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Strong troubleshooting aptitude and problem-solving ability.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, procedures, and plans; write and complete checklists and basic documentation; and present information in one-on-one and small-group settings.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Sound judgment and ability to recognize and plan for changing work duties and events.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, performing maintenance tasks with the hands, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, twisting, crouching, crawling, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of flour milling, food production, or manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Follow food and personal safety rules and regulations, including GMPs, OSHA, HACCP, Global Food Safety Initiative requirements, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act requirements, and company sanitation guidelines; attend required training and maintain an audit-ready facility.
Coordinate flour product transfers with the Head Miller or Miller according to quality department and customer specifications.
Perform quality analyses and food safety checks for flour transfers.
Assist the Head Miller or Shift Miller with mill changes and daily operations.
Assist with mill equipment repairs and routine maintenance as needed.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment by following SOPs and the master sanitation schedule.
Sample and test wheat and water, and adjust wheat cleaning and tempering equipment to meet specifications and standards set by the Shift Miller.
Assist with training Mill Utility personnel.
Perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the Head Miller or Shift Miller in their absence.
Perform other duties as assigned.