Mill Operator

The Mennel Milling Company; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Accrued PTO & Holidays

Health & Wellbeing Benefits

Career Advancement & Tuition Support

Retirement Contributions (401k)

Job summary

Mennel Milling Company in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Mill Operator to operate and maintain flour mill production processes, ensuring food safety and quality. The role supports daily operations, quality checks, and equipment maintenance on a 12-hour rotating schedule, with weekend and some holiday availability.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of milling or manufacturing experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with coworkers to meet

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of flour milling, food production, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to pass a Respirator Fit Test.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of process flow and manufacturing operations.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external customers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, internet applications, and other computer software.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain flour mill production processes.
• Support food safety, product quality, and operational excellence.
• Coordinate flour transfers according to quality standards and customer specifications.
• Perform quality analyses, food safety checks, sampling, and testing of wheat and water.
• Assist Head Miller/Shift Miller with daily mill operations and changes.
• Perform routine maintenance and assist with equipment repairs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, audit-ready work environment through sanitation and SOP compliance.
• Monitor and adjust wheat cleaning and tempering processes to meet specs.
• Assist in training Mill Utility personnel.
• Perform duties of Head Miller/Shift Miller during their absence.
• Follow GMP, OSHA, HACCP, GFSI, FSMA, and company food safety requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Process understanding

Independent worker

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Location: Roanoke, VA

Schedule: Full-Time, 12-hour rotating schedule, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Must be available to work weekends and some holidays as needed.

Mill Operator – Join Our Team!

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 flour milling, food production, and quality-driven manufacturing, this is your chance to make an impact.

What You’ll Do

As a Mill Operator, you’ll play a key role in operating and maintaining flour mill production processes while supporting food safety, product quality, and operational excellence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating flour transfers according to quality standards and customer specifications.
• Performing quality analyses, food safety checks, sampling, and testing of wheat and water.
• Assisting the Head Miller/Shift Miller with daily mill operations, process adjustments, and mill changes.
• Performing routine maintenance and assisting with equipment repairs.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and audit-ready work environment through sanitation and SOP compliance.
• Monitoring and adjusting wheat cleaning and tempering processes to meet production specifications.
• Assisting in the training of Mill Utility personnel.
• Performing the duties of the Head Miller/Shift Miller during their absence.
• Following all GMP, OSHA, HACCP, GFSI, FSMA, and company food safety and safety requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of flour milling, food production, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to pass a Respirator Fit Test and perform work while wearing a respirator.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of process flow and manufacturing operations.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external customers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, internet applications, and other computer software.

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, vision, dental, HSA, EAP, and more)
• Career Advancement, training opportunities, and tuition assistance
• Retirement Contributions (401k, etc.)
• Opportunity to work for a company with a long-standing commitment to quality, safety, and employee development