PELLET MILL OPERATOR

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

KENT Nutrition Group, Inc. in Columbus, NE is seeking a Pellet Mill Operator to operate pellet mill equipment safely and efficiently, producing high-quality feed products. This hourly role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a schedule of 12:00 a.m.

to 8:00 a.m., with opportunities to grow skills in a team-oriented manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include following feed formulation and QA testing, maintaining documentation, and ensuring equipment is clean, well-maintained, and

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 cGMPs.
• Knowledge of HACCP Feed & Food Safety Plan.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Knowledge of FSMA.

Responsibilities

• Operate pellet mill equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow feed formulation requirements and QA testing.
• Recognize and communicate quality issues to QA foreman.
• Keep feed inventory current and accurate.
• Complete operating and production documentation.
• Perform daily maintenance on pellet mill equipment and log results.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping to ensure equipment operates properly.
• Assist with repairs and report maintenance problems.
• Follow safety practices and OSHA standards.
• Follow mill SOPs and operate multiple pieces of equipment.
• Assist in all feed and other mill duties as needed by shift foreman.
• Other duties as assigned by plant management.

Skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Problem-solving

Mechanical aptitude

Strong work ethic

Cooperation with coworkers

cGMP knowledge

HACCP knowledge

OSHA knowledge

FSMA knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

KENT Nutrition Group, Inc., a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies, has an exciting opportunity for a Pellet Mill Operator at our Columbus, NE facility. In this role, you will be responsible for operating pellet mill equipment safely and efficiently to produce high-quality feed products that meet company standards. We are seeking dependable, safety-focused individuals who enjoy hands-on work, take pride in producing quality products, and thrive in a team-oriented manufacturing environment. This hourly position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a schedule of 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., providing an excellent opportunity to grow your skills and build a rewarding career in manufacturing.

• 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