Assistant Miller - Fostoria Union

Mennel Milling Company; Fostoria (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Tuition Assistance

401(k) Plan

Training & Development

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Mennel Milling Company is seeking an Assistant Miller to support flour mill operations, ensure product quality, and uphold food safety standards. You will help deliver products that meet customer expectations and assist with training and back-up coverage for senior milling staff.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in flour milling or related fields and strong troubleshooting, organizational, and teamwork skills, with a focus on safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years flour milling, food production, manufacturing, or related experience preferred.
• Ability to pass a Respirator Fit Test and work with respirator.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily flour mill operations, flour transfers, and mill changes.
• Perform quality analysis, product sampling, and food safety checks.
• Support equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and routine repairs.
• Monitor wheat cleaning and tempering processes and adjust as directed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and audit-ready work environment.
• Follow all food safety, GMP, HACCP, OSHA, and sanitation requirements.
• Assist training of Mill Utility personnel.
• Serve as backup for Head Miller or Shift Miller when needed.

Skills

Quality analysis

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Full Time Regular Fostoria, OH, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2774

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Location: Fostoria, OH
Schedule: Full-Time with Overtime as Required

Flip Your Career with Mennel!

At Mennel Milling, we've been feeding the world since 1886 by doing what's right and bringing our best every day through teamwork and excellence. If you're passionate about manufacturing, food production, and working in a fast-paced environment where quality and safety are top priorities, this is your chance to make an impact.

What You'll Do

As an Assistant Miller, you'll play a key role in supporting flour mill operations, ensuring product quality, maintaining food safety standards, and helping deliver products that meet customer expectations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with daily flour mill operations, flour transfers, and mill changes
• Performing quality analysis, product sampling, and food safety checks
• Supporting equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and routine repairs
• Monitoring wheat cleaning and tempering processes and making adjustments as directed
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and audit-ready work environment
• Following all food safety, GMP, HACCP, OSHA, and sanitation requirements
• Assisting with training Mill Utility personnel
• Serving as backup for the Head Miller or Shift Miller when needed

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 1 to 3 years of flour milling, food production, manufacturing, or related experience preferred
• Ability to pass a Respirator Fit Test and perform job duties while wearing a respirator
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize tasks
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Mechanical aptitude and a commitment to safety and quality

Why Join Mennel?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and career growth:

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Accrued Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule
• Health & Wellbeing Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, EAP, and More)
• Training and Development Programs
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Opportunity to Build a Long-Term Career with a Growing Company

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

This position requires standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working around manufacturing equipment. Employees may be exposed to dust, noise, temperature variations, heights, and wheat allergens while working in a fast-paced production environment.