Night Shift Pellet Mill Operator - Safety, Quality & Growth

KENT Nutrition; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

KENT Nutrition Group, Inc. in Columbus, NE is seeking a Pellet Mill Operator to safely operate pellet mill equipment and produce high-quality feed that meets company standards. This hourly role runs 12:00 a.m.

to 8:00 a.m. and offers a comprehensive benefits package in a team‑oriented manufacturing environment. You will understand feed manufacturing, follow formulation requirements, perform QA checks, keep inventory and logs, and participate in daily maintenance while adhering to cGMP, HACCP,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Math skills sufficient to complete documentation.
• Effective problem‑solving ability.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent work ethics a must.
• Ability to cooperate with co-workers is essential.
• Thorough understanding of cGMPs.
• Knowledge of HACCP Feed & Food Safety Plan.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Knowledge of FSMA.

Responsibilities

• Understand the process of feed manufacturing including the flow of ingredients.
• Follow feed formulation requirements and quality assurance testing specified by Quality Control.
• Recognize and communicate quality issues to Quality Control foreman.
• Keep feed inventory current and accurate.
• Complete operating and production documentation.
• Perform daily maintenance on pellet mill equipment and record on log reports.
• Provide maintenance, cleanliness and housekeeping to ensure equipment is in proper working condition for continual mill operation.
• Assist with repairs and maintenance as needed and report maintenance problems to the supervisor.
• Follow company specified safety practices and comply to OSHA standards.
• Follow feed mill Standard Operating Procedures.
• Run multiple pieces of equipment within the plant.
• Assist in all feed and other mill duties as requested by shift foreman including safety, customer service, production, maintenance and housekeeping.
• Other duties as assigned by plant management.]
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Skills

Communication

Math skills

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

cGMP knowledge

HACCP

FSMA

OSHA safety

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

KENT Nutrition Group, Inc. in Columbus, NE is seeking a Pellet Mill Operator to safely operate pellet mill equipment and produce high-quality feed that meets company standards. This hourly role runs 12:00 a.m.

to 8:00 a.m. and offers a comprehensive benefits package in a team‑oriented manufacturing environment. You will understand feed manufacturing, follow formulation requirements, perform QA checks, keep inventory and logs, and participate in daily maintenance while adhering to cGMP, HACCP,