Shift Miller

The Mennel Milling Company•Mount Olive, IL

About The Position

The Shift Miller operates and maintains the flour mill under the direction of the Head Miller, helping uphold Mennel’s tradition of excellence and support its food safety programs and mission to deliver quality, uniformity, and service. The role sustains the company’s Mission and Motto and Food Safety and Quality Statement. The position works assigned shifts and overtime as required. It has no supervisory duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to pass a Respirator Fit Test and perform the essential job duties while wearing a respirator.
Ability to prioritize and organize tasks and follow through to complete assignments efficiently and with high quality.
Strong troubleshooting aptitude and problem-solving ability.
Initiative to recognize equipment design problems or maintenance-related issues in other areas or departments.
Ability to understand material flow through a process or sequence of operations.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office, internet, and other computer software to perform job duties.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, memos, procedures, and plans; write basic documentation and correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Sound judgment and ability to recognize and plan for changing duties and events.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, performing maintenance with the hands, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, twisting, crouching or crawling, talking and hearing, and occasionally lifting or moving 50 pounds or more.
Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, in all weather conditions, at heights, and around airborne particles; use hearing protection when required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in flour milling, food production, or manufacturing.
At least two years of previous supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Follow food and personal safety rules and regulations, including GMPs, OSHA, HACCP, Global Food Safety Initiative requirements, the US FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, and company sanitation guidelines; attend required training and maintain the department or facility in audit-ready condition.
Manage flour mill and cleaning house operations during the assigned shift.
Run milling units for optimum performance and yields.
Maintain wheat and flour inventories to required specifications.
Repair equipment as needed.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Maintain production reports and comply with all SOPs.
Attend required training sessions.
Cover for the Head Miller and/or Mill Operator when they are absent, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.