Mill Operator

Post Holdings, Inc.; North Dakota; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative food manufacturing organization as a Mill Operator! In this role, you will assist in operating grain handling and milling systems, ensuring the highest quality standards for our products. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will work in a state-of-the-art facility that values employee well-being and offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and a $1,000 sign-on bonus. If you're ready to take on challenges in a collaborative environment and grow your skills in the milling industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Healthcare insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-/long-term disability

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Annual incentives

$1,000 sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; IAOM course completion within a year.
• 2+ years in manufacturing with wheat milling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate milling equipment to ensure quality and extraction levels.
• Monitor systems and maintain sanitation documentation.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Written communication

Oral communication

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

IAOM correspondence course in Milling Science

Tools

Milling equipment

Job description

Business Unit Overview

8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a growing organization made up of businesses that produce and sell quality products including pasta, peanut butter, granola, and fruit and nut trail mixes to retail, foodservice and ingredient customers. The company was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings’ private brands businesses and is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (“THL”), a private equity firm.

Responsibilities

Dakota Grower’s started out as a grower-owned cooperative built by farmers in the early 1990s and today we are the third largest pasta manufacturer in North America. Our entrepreneurial spirit drives our innovative culture and passion to bring premium quality pasta to your table. At Dakota Growers, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging and inspiring environment in one of our state-of-the-art food manufacturing facilities.

Our employees’ well-being comes first. That’s why we offer excellent wages and a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation and holidays, healthcare, dental and vision insurance, short-/long-term disability, company-paid life insurance, 401(k) with up to 6% company match, and annual incentives.

$1,000 Sign on Bonus Available!

Schedule:
Week 1 - Tues/Weds/Thurs
Week 2 - Weds/Thurs/Fri

Compensation:
Starting $20/hour
After completion of Correspondence Course potential of $23/hour
After competency level which allows full mill operations potential of $28/hour

Position Summary:
Our Mill Operator adds value to our business by assisting the Lead Mill Operator in the operation of grain handling, cleaning, milling systems, and product transfer systems at optimum levels to ensure designated quality levels of finished products.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Operate milling equipment at optimum levels to ensure designated quality and extraction levels.
2. Monitors regrind system and works with packaging personnel to keep the system running efficiently.
3. Maintains Master Sanitation Schedule and HACCP documentation for assigned area of responsibility.
4. Perform duties and responsibilities of the Grain Receiver/Loader position on an as-needed basis.
5. Partner with company leadership to proactively identify and execute on continuous improvement opportunities in the areas of safety, food safety, quality, productivity, and sanitation.
6. Other duties, as assigned.

Education and Experience Required:

1. Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
2. Must successfully complete IAOM correspondence course in Milling Science within one year of beginning role as Mill Operator.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

1. Excellent written, oral and computer skills.
2. 2+ years in manufacturing environment with wheat milling experience preferred.
3. Mechanical ability to operate and maintain milling equipment.

Physical Requirements:
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

1. Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, sit, kneel and stoop for 3+ hours per shift.
2. Must be able to climb up/down ladders, and reach above shoulders for 3+ hours per shift.
3. Must be able to work in dusty environment and confined space for 3+ hours per shift.
4. Must be able to push/pull and use fine motor skills for 3+ hours per shift.
5. Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds for 3+ hours per shift.
6. Must be able to lift-up to 10 pounds for 6+ hours per shift.
7. Must be able to work in high heat/humid environment for 6+ hours per shift.
8. Must be able to feel and grasp for 6+ hours per shift.
9. Must be able to stand/walk for 8+ hours per shift.
10. Must be willing to wear a respirator as needed.
11. Must be able to make fine distinctions by sound.
12. Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of written or spoken word and distinguish objects or equipment visually.