Looking to join a five-time US Best Managed Company Award Winner? KENT Nutrition Group/Blue Seal, a member of the KENT Corporation family, has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Pellet Mill Operator in Marshall, MO! 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. Hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
This position is based in Marshall, MO.
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.
- Keep feed inventory current and accurate.
- Complete operating and production documentation.
- Perform daily maintenance on pellet mill equipment (clean, grease, etc.) and record on log reports.
- Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping to ensure equipment is in proper working condition for continual mill operation.
- Assist with repairs and maintenance as needed and report problems to the supervisor.
- Follow company safety practices and comply with OSHA standards.
- Follow feed mill Standard Operating Procedures.
- Operate multiple pieces of equipment within the plant.
- Assist in all feed and mill duties as requested by shift foreman, including safety, customer service, production, maintenance, and housekeeping.
- Perform other duties as assigned by plant management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be at least 18 years old to work in the plant.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Sufficient math skills for documentation.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Good mechanical aptitude.
- Excellent work ethic.
- Ability to cooperate with co-workers.
- Thorough understanding of cGMPs.
- 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:
- Ability to safely lift a minimum of 55 lbs. from floor to working height.
- Ability to work safely in a dust environment.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all seasonal weather conditions.
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