PELLET MILL OPERATOR

Kent Nutrition Group in; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Nutrition Group in Columbus, NE is seeking a Pellet Mill Operator to run pellet mills safely and efficiently overnight, ensuring product quality and process accuracy. This hourly role includes maintaining logs, following SOPs, and collaborating with QA and maintenance teams.

Required a high school diploma or GED, strong communication, math, and problem-solving skills, plus knowledge of cGMPs, HACCP, FSMA and OSHA safety standards. Competitive benefits package included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Math skills sufficient to complete documentation.
• Effective problem-solving abilities.
• Good mechanical aptitude and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Excellent work ethic and reliability.
• Ability to cooperate with coworkers and work in a team.
• Knowledge of cGMPs and food/feed safety standards (HACCP/FSMA).
• Familiarity with OSHA safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Understand feed manufacturing process and ingredient flow.
• Follow formulation requirements and QA testing per Quality Control.
• Identify quality issues and communicate to Quality Control foreman.
• Maintain accurate feed inventory and documentation.
• Operate and log pellet mill equipment; perform routine maintenance.
• Keep equipment clean and in good working condition; assist with repairs.
• Adhere to safety practices and OSHA standards; follow SOPs.
• Run multiple equipment pieces and assist with other mill duties as needed.
• Support production, maintenance, and housekeeping as directed by shift foreman.
• Other duties assigned by plant management.

Skills

Communication

Math skills

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Strong work ethic

Cooperation with coworkers

cGMP knowledge

HACCP knowledge

OSHA safety

FSMA knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PELLET MILL OPERATOR (Finance)

Looking to join a seven-time US Best Managed Company Award Winner? KENT Nutrition, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Pellet Mill Operator in Columbus, NE! This role will operate the pellet mills in a safe, proficient and efficient manner necessary for optimum production and quality that meets company specifications.

This is an hourly position with a complete benefits package with a schedule of 12:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

• This position is designed and intended to be performed in Columbus, NE.

PRIMARY DUTIES & 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

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

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

EXPERIENCE

• Prior experience in feed or production related work

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Able to safely lift a minimum of 55 lbs. from floor to working height as job requires
• Ability to work safely in a dust environment
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all seasonal weather conditions