Assistant Miller

Assistant Miller- 2nd shift

$23/hour

Responsibilities:

• Operate the transfer, cleaning house and tempering equipment to fulfill the requirements of the mill-run schedule and in strict adherence to the sampling requirements in the PRP program.
• Perform sanitation duties, as assigned as listed on the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) or as needed/assigned.
• Be trained to, and "STEP-UP" into a Miller's position filling in for vacancies as they occur and as needed.
• Maximize milling efficiencies in the plant daily by focusing on adjustment and operation of cleaning house and mill equipment.
• Monitor the entire milling process and perform basic equipment maintenance/troubleshooting tasks for all equipment related to the operation of the mill
• Maintain sanitation standards, in accordance with policies, to provide for a safe and food safe work environment
• Maintain all tools/equipment and execute processes in the 5S, Pristine AMPS standards using process tools such as Centerline, 5S, understanding loss through 5why to create continuous improvement process by determining Root Cause and Corrective Actions.
• Use computers to operate mill equipment, document production reports, shift reports, including mill and maintenance issues
• Interact with scheduler, elevator, blender, quality team, maintenance, and packer to communicate workflow, milling schedule, and equipment issues.
• Assist in operations on an as needed basis as directed by the Miller / Head Miller.
• After trained/dependent, will cross train as an Assistant Miller, Shift Miller, and other departments.
• Be available for overtime as required.
• Be trained in and performance of mill Preventive Maintenance (PM).
• Be trained in 5S and pristine to keep the department headed to audit ready 24/7.
• Actively participate in department and facility teams relating to the improvement of plant safety, quality and efficiency.
• Perform any tasks reasonably assigned.

To succeed, you must be able to:

• Deliver results in first-time situations by inspiring others and working to earn trust every day
• Serve others with understanding, respect, and care
• Operate with simplicity, clarity and transparency
• Deal with and drive change
• Organize, prioritize and own multiple tasks while meeting or exceeding deadline
• Learn and apply new technology, and share your knowledge with others

Above all you will be expected to carry out all your activities with reliability, integrity, compliance and in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner.

Essential skills and experiences:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of 1 years' experience in an industrial environment (milling, agricultural, food production, or equivalent)
• Basic skills with computer applications, to include Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn and use new computer programs

Good to have:

• 2+ years' experience in an industrial environment (milling, agricultural, food production, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated mechanical understanding and intermediate troubleshooting ability
• Understanding of safety behaviors within production environment
• Mill Production experience

Physical requirements and working conditions (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as is required by the operating areas (i.e. safety glasses, protective footwear, hard hat, hearing protection and, at times, a respirator)
• Ability to work a rotating schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to work a machine-paced continuous process that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with conditions which include:
• Hot/Cold temperatures (inclement weather)
• Indoor/Outdoor environment
• Dusty environment (to include Wheat/Gluten allergens)
• Noisy environment
• Frequent moving/vibration/ or other motion of equipment/processes
• Elevated Places
• Ability to perform work safely which may require:
• Frequently standing, walking, rotating, bending/stooping, twisting, crouching, kneeling, balancing and reaching or lifting at varying heights and levels
• Frequently climbing stairs and/or ladders
• Occasionally lifting, shoveling and/or carrying
• Occasionally pushing and/or pulling
• Working in confined or elevated places

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