Shift Miller

The Mennel Milling Company•Bucyrus, OH

About The Position

The Shift Miller operates and maintains the flour mill and cleaning house during an assigned shift under the direction of the Head Miller. The role helps sustain Mennel’s tradition of excellence and supports its food safety programs and mission to reliably deliver superior quality, uniformity, and service. The Shift Miller is responsible for operating milling units for optimal performance and yields, maintaining wheat and flour inventories to required specifications, and repairing equipment as needed. The position also supports the company’s mission, motto, and Food Safety and Quality Statement. Work shifts are assigned, with overtime required as needed. The role has no supervisory duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to pass a Respirator Fit Test and perform essential duties while wearing a respirator.
Ability to prioritize and organize tasks and complete assignments efficiently and to a high-quality standard.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving aptitude.
Initiative to recognize equipment design problems and 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.
Ability to use Microsoft Office, the internet, and other computer software to complete job duties.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, memos, procedures, and plans; complete checklists and basic documentation; and present information effectively to coworkers and managers.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic 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, using hands for maintenance, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, twisting, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, and occasionally lifting or moving 50 pounds or more.
Willingness to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, in all weather conditions, at heights, and around airborne particles and common wheat allergens; 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 requirements, including GMPs, OSHA, HACCP, Global Food Safety Initiative, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act requirements, and company sanitation guidelines; attend required training and keep the department or facility audit-ready.
Manage flour mill and cleaning house operations during the assigned shift.
Run milling units to achieve 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 standard operating procedures.
Attend required training sessions.
Cover for the Head Miller and/or Mill Operator when they are absent, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.