Shift Miller

Miller Milling Company; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Milling Company in Winchester, VA seeks a Shift Miller responsible for monitoring product quality and process steps from raw ingredients to finished goods.

The role ensures adherence to company policy and federal standards while supporting equipment maintenance and accuracy during 12-hour shifts (7 AM–7 PM and 7 PM–7 AM).

Qualifications

• Requires strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of mill equipment and basic maintenance.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office software.
• Willing to work with wheat products (no gluten sensitivity).
• Knowledge of different wheat varieties and grain science is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Review and adjust the mill flow sheet to optimize yield and throughput while maintaining quality.
• Identify wheat varieties and ensure products meet customer specifications during the shift.
• Observe equipment operations to detect and correct malfunctions promptly.
• Assist with maintenance and problem resolution in milling equipment.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Perform cleaning and lubrication of equipment; maintain clean work areas.
• Ensure the product mix is correct and weighed to customer specifications.
• Conduct laboratory analyses per approved methods and record results accurately.
• May supervise hourly mill personnel and provide direction as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Computer proficiency

Wheat product handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Winchester, VA, US

Summary:

The Shift Miller is responsible for reviewing the monitoring and inspection of the product, equipment and processing steps of raw ingredients through finished goods, including monitoring ingredients, formulations, and processing procedures, to ensure production to designed quality standards, using correct procedures as prescribed by company policy and federal standards.

Compensation:$26.34 hourly

Shift:

12-hour shifts, from 7AM-7PM day shift and 7PM-7AM night shift.

The work schedule is 4 days on 4 days off, 4 nights on and 4 days off and then rotates back to dayshift.

Primary Duties:

Milling

• Review and manage the flow sheet of each mill and know how to make adjustments to the mill to optimize yield and throughout maintain consistent quality.
• Identify the different varieties of wheat and make all products to the customer’s specification during their shift.
• Observe equipment operations to ensure smooth operations and any malfunctions can be detected and corrected.
• Identify and assist with the resolution of problems in the mills as well as assist with maintenance on the milling equipment.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Clean work areas and equipment, including the cleaning and lubricating of equipment.
• Confirms product has correct mix and is weighted out to specific customer specifications.

Lab & Other Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory analysis accurately, precisely and punctually as described by approved methods, record results and verify accuracy.
• Comply with prescribed test procedures and sample handling protocols
• May be responsible for providing supervision to hourly mill personnel, providing work direction and counseling as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience
• 1 year minimum experience as an assistant miller or equivalent related milling experience
• Demonstrates effective Communication Skills – written and verbal
• Thorough knowledge of all mill equipment and basic maintenance needs
• Knowledge of different wheat varieties
• Knowledge of grain science and analytical procedures
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot production problems
• Proficiency with Computers and in Microsoft Office
• Willing and able to work with wheat products i.e. no wheat /gluten sensitivity