Processing & Packing Operator I — Food Production

The Mennel Milling Company; Fostoria (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mennel Milling Company in Ohio seeks a Processing & Packing Operator I to support extrusion operations. You will transfer, pack, load, ship, and receive materials while maintaining sanitation to ensure food safety and high quality. The role emphasizes forklift operation and adherence to GMPs and safety standards.

Shift work and overtime are required. The candidate should have a high school diploma and relevant warehousing or manufacturing experience, with the ability to obtain forklift

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in warehousing, flour milling, food processing or related manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Pass a respirator fit test and perform duties while wearing a respirator.
• Maintain open communication with internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Internet and Intranet for duties.

Responsibilities

• Follow all food safety and personal safety rules (GMPs, OSHA, HACCP, FSIS) and maintain audit-ready condition.
• Ensure compliance with food and plant safety rules.
• Perform sanitation tasks (blowing-down, vacuuming, mopping, washing).
• Conduct preventative maintenance and equipment inspections (e.g., packer changeover, forklift inspection).
• Transfer, pack, load, and unload flour and feed using required equipment including forklift operation.
• Load bulk and bag flour trucks and unload rail cars.
• Complete necessary documentation.
• Operate forklifts daily.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Warehousing experience

Food processing/manufacturing

Communication with internal/external

Microsoft Office

OSHA/HACCP knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

The Mennel Milling Company in Ohio seeks a Processing & Packing Operator I to support extrusion operations. You will transfer, pack, load, ship, and receive materials while maintaining sanitation to ensure food safety and high quality. The role emphasizes forklift operation and adherence to GMPs and safety standards.

Shift work and overtime are required. The candidate should have a high school diploma and relevant warehousing or manufacturing experience, with the ability to obtain forklift