Apprentice Miller: Hands-On Milling Career & Growth

The Mennel Milling Company; Bucyrus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Health benefits

Life insurance

Profit sharing

Career advancement

Rewards program

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Mennel Milling Company in Bucyrus is seeking an Apprentice Miller to learn milling operations while supporting daily flour production under the Head Miller or Shift Miller. This entry role focuses on safety, quality, and efficient processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, develop technical milling knowledge, and grow into increased responsibility with training, supervision, and clear performance milestones.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of manufacturing, food production, or related experience preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn milling operations
• Ability to pass a respirator fit test and perform duties while wearing a respirator
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting mindset
• Ability to prioritize work and operate with minimal supervision over time
• Good communication skills and ability to work across teams
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office or similar systems)

Responsibilities

• Coordinating flour transfers in alignment with production, quality, and customer specifications
• Performing quality checks and food safety verification on flour transfers
• Supporting daily mill operations, including mill adjustments and changes
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and audit-ready work environment following SOPs and sanitation schedules
• Ensuring compliance with GMPs, OSHA, HACCP, FSMA, and all food safety requirements
• Attending training sessions and actively developing milling knowledge and skills
• Covering for the Head Miller or Shift Miller when needed as skills progress
• Performing other duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving mindset

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Respirator fit test

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Mennel Milling Company in Bucyrus is seeking an Apprentice Miller to learn milling operations while supporting daily flour production under the Head Miller or Shift Miller. This entry role focuses on safety, quality, and efficient processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, develop technical milling knowledge, and grow into increased responsibility with training, supervision, and clear performance milestones.