Milling Operator - Quaker - Foods

PepsiCo • Bridgeview, IL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Milling Operator operates milling equipment, inspects and grades grain, and performs quality checks to produce products safely and according to specifications. The role supports overall mill operations, maintains production quality and flow, and works with team members to meet department objectives. Hands-on and classroom training are provided. The work is in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and involves being on the go for most of the day, lifting, bending, and moving product throughout the shift. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM; the operator must also be able to work any shift in any department, including an alternative 12-hour schedule, weekends, and holidays, and must be able to work over 40 hours a week. The position is located in Bridgeview, Illinois, and pays $30.46 per hour.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• General knowledge of PCs and excellent communication, interpersonal, training, teaming, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic math, analytical, and technical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, develop new skills, pursue productivity and process improvements, work independently, and communicate at all levels.
• Ability to work any shift in any department, including an alternative 12-hour schedule, weekends, and holidays.
• Regular predictive attendance is required.
• Ability to work more than 40 hours per week.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of a manufacturing environment, including exposure to excessive heat, dust, and noise.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to comply with grooming and sanitation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate rolling, grinding, and sifting equipment; inspect and grade grain; and support mill operations.
• Set up equipment, maintain proper adjustments, inspect equipment, perform preventive maintenance as needed, and make quality-related adjustments.
• Manage production rates and direct finished-product flows to appropriate locations, including completing in-process quality checks.
• Inspect or verify product samples to ensure they meet company specifications.
• Maintain area housekeeping and complete weekly cleaning processes.
• Work with team members to meet objectives and assist other department areas as needed.
• Complete required paperwork in a timely manner, including maintaining work logs and collecting data.
• Understand product qualities and department-specific processes.
• Maintain training qualifications and demonstrate required department competencies.
• Input data into computers using software.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and meaningful benefits are mentioned, but specific benefit types are not listed.
• Opportunities to grow a long-term career at PepsiCo.
• On-the-job hands-on and classroom training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed