Mill Operator

Trinidad Benham Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Employee-owned

ESOP

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance program

Advancement Opportunities

Paid holidays and vacation/sick pay

Job summary

Trinidad Benham Corporation in Bridgeport, NE is seeking a Mill Operator to run and service mill equipment in a high-demand, safety-focused environment. You will read production schedules, set up machinery, discharge materials, and document outputs to meet customer specifications.

Strong attention to detail and basic computer skills are essential. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with 1+ years milling experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1+ years milling experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand daily production schedule and material requirements.
• Set-up and operation of mill equipment with correct materials and product based on order specifications.
• Discharging mill contents and maintaining production records.
• Sample and grade product according to customer specifications.
• Assist in troubleshooting minor milling problems and perform minor maintenance on equipment.
• Communicate with management and maintenance personnel on a timely basis.
• Comply with GMP/SQF procedures and safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-minded

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mill Operator

Department: Bulk Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Bridgeport, NE

Reporting To: Howard Christensen

Description

There’s a reason Trinidad Benham is recognized as a leader in our industry. Trinidad Benham Corp has been in business for over 100 years, and we know a thing or two about providing stable employment and growth.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Mill operators use machinery to ensure our product is clean and up to customer standards before we ship it out. Mill operators maintain and service the machinery to ensure it's always in tip-top shape. This position requires individuals to be safety-minded, have strong attention to detail, and be mechanically inclined.

• Read and understand daily production schedule and material requirements.
• Set-up and operation of mill equipment with correct materials and product based on order specifications.
• Discharging mill contents.
• Maintaining mill production records.
• Sample and grade product according to customer specifications.
• Completing and maintaining required documentation on product, materials/supplies, output and machine downtime.
• Assist in troubleshooting minor milling problems and make appropriate adjustments on equipment, and perform minor maintenance duties
• Communicate with management and maintenance personnel on a timely basis to facilitate maintenance and repairs.
• Comply with company safety policies and maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms.
• Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT WE NEED

MUST-HAVES:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic computer skills including touch screens

NICE-TO-HAVES:

• 1+ years of milling experience

WORK CONDITIONS

• Frequently (more than 75% of time) required to: stand and/or walk, use ladders and climb stairs, bend and stoop, reach, push/pull, kneel and crouch. Lift, carry and/or move items up to 100 pounds, without assistance; use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls, to verbally communicate; and to hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Frequently exposed to a non-climate controlled environment.
• Frequently (more than 75% of time) exposed to dust and loud noise.
• Frequently (more than 75% of time) exposed to machinery and mechanical, moving parts.
• Personal protective equipment, such as hearing protection, safety glasses, hair net and food safety related items, is required.

EXTRAS

• Employee-owned
• Advancement Opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans
• Tuition assistance program
• Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)