Mills Operator Lead (3rd shift) - Belcamp, MD (52086)

Chesapeake Spice Co; Belcamp (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Spice Co. in Belcamp, MD is seeking a Full Time Milling Lead to oversee all milling processes and equipment. You will ensure safety, quality, and adherence to company policies while coordinating with operators on daily runs.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, strong math and English skills, and experience with training teams. This shift-based position supports a fast-paced spice production environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years’ experience in mechanical or manufacturing field.
• Prior forklift training required; current certification preferred.
• Flexibility to support/train on all three shifts.
• Strong math skills are essential.
• Good oral comprehension and expression in English.
• Demonstrated success leading a team and dependable with a sense of urgency.
• Stand for the duration of the shift; walk long distances; read and write English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee milling operations and equipment performance.
• Train operators in milling, safety, and quality procedures.
• Follow all BRC guidelines and complete daily logs.
• Inspect mills, sifters, and parts before runs; ensure production schedules are met.
• Assist with machine changeovers and maintain department productivity.
• Relay issues between operators and management and ensure compliance.

Skills

Math skills

Oral comprehension

Team leadership

Dependability

Reading & writing English

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift training

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Belcamp, MD 21017

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School/GED

Salary Range: $24.00 - $28.00 Hourly

Job Shift: 3rd Shift

Job Summary

Oversee all aspects of the milling process. Have complete knowledge of machines, products, procedures, and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Assure all milling processing equipment is running as efficiently and safely as possible.
• Train all operators in milling operations, and safety and quality procedures.
• Follow all BRC and company processing guidelines and regulations.
• Verify all paperwork and logs are completed daily.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Solve practical problems and troubleshoot equipment, and products.
• Follow detailed procedures thoroughly and accurately.
• Inspect, and examines mills, sifters, and other machine parts prior to starting each run.
• Monitor all aspects of the milling production area, including employees.
• Guarantee product conformity.
• Assist operators in machine changeovers when needed.
• Keep department productivity flowing throughout the shift.
• Relay issues between operators and management.
• Must know production schedules, and deadlines.
• Ensure all employees are following company guidelines and BRC regulations.
• Ensure daily logs and paperwork is accurately completed in the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

QualificationsRequirements

• High School diploma/GED required
• Minimum two years’ experience in mechanical or manufacturing field required
• Prior forklift training required; current certification preferred
• Flexibility to support/train on all three shifts
• Strong math skills
• Strong oral comprehension and expression skills
• Demonstrated success leading team
• Dependability with a sense of urgency
• Stand for the duration of the shift
• Walk long distances.
• Ability to climb on and off a forklift repeatedly
• Able to work in confined spaces
• Push, pull, lift, & carry heavy product such as equipment, bags and drums weighing up to 100lbs
• Able to extend arms with hands over the head or at shoulder height
• Hold, grasp or turn with the use of hands
• Touch, pickup, and pinch with the use of fingers
• Kneel, stoop, or bend downwards and forward
• Ascend or descend ladders and platforms
• Stand, work, and walk at heights on platforms at least six feet or higher
• Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word. Convey detailed instructions to others
• Able to hear, understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds such as machinery alarms
• Near and far visual acuity required
• Work in an environment that is noisy, dusty and may contain spices with high heat intensity
• Withstand working in cold and hot temperatures for long periods of time
• Must be able to read and write English
• Able to work occasional overtime and weekends as needed