Mill Operator - Mills

Producers Rice Mill; Stuttgart (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Producers Rice Mill operates and maintains rice milling equipment to ensure quality product specifications. You will perform cleaning, sanitation, and dry cleaning tasks and keep accurate production and monitoring records. The role requires attention to safety policies and the ability to report issues promptly.

Equal opportunity employer. Applicants may contact for accommodation requests as needed, with consent to process information in the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Must possess basic math and measurement skills.
• Must possess basic mechanical skills.
• Must communicate effectively with supervisors and trainees.
• Must have basic computer skills and be willing to learn equipment operation.
• Must be able to lift 80–100 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Must work in varying temperatures and at heights when required.
• Adhere to safety, food safety, and sanitation policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect, and maintain milling equipment.
• Clean and sanitize the mill area and perform dry cleaning tasks.
• Maintain production and monitoring records (inspections, temperatures, pressures).
• Report quality or food safety issues to supervision.

Skills

Basic math

Measurement skills

Mechanical skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Physical strength

Job description

Description/Job Summary

Schedule: 12 hour rotating swing shift (4 days 7:00a.m. to 7:00p.m., 4 days off, 4 nights 7:00p.m. to 7:00a.m., 4 nights off).

Job Summary: Operates, inspects, and conducts maintenance activities on equipment related to the milling of rice to ensure that the equipment is functioning properly, is well maintained, and product is within specifications/requirements. Responsible for cleaning and sanitation of the mill area. Dry cleaning using, compressed air and sweeping of equipment and structures of the area(s) on a defined frequency. Mill Operator is responsible for completing and maintaining records for production and monitoring records (magnet inspections, temperature checks, and pressure checks), inspection records, maintenance records and sanitation records. Also responsible for notifying supervisor/management of any quality, food safety, or food security issues.

Basic Qualifications

• Must possess basic math and measurement skills. (add, subtract, multiply, divide, read tape measure)
• Must possess basic mechanical skills. (Using screwdrivers, wrenches, clamps, etc.)
• Must possess good communication skills to communicate with Whitener Trainee and Shift Supervisor.
• Must possess basic computer skills and be willing to be trained in operating equipment (control panels, probes, etc. in the Mill Department)
• Must be willing and able to lift up to 80-100 lbs. as needed throughout the day.
• Must be willing and able to bend, stoop, push, pull, twist and turn throughout the day.
• Must be willing and able to tolerate working in hot and cold temperatures for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing and able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing and able with or without accommodation to work at heights up to 140 feet off the ground.
• Must be willing and able to wear the required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Must be willing and able to follow all safety and food safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by phone at [phone] or email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.