Shift Miller

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

Job summary

Miller Milling Co in Winchester, VA is seeking a Shift Miller responsible for monitoring the milling process from raw ingredients to finished products to ensure quality. The role includes 12-hour shifts (7AM-7PM and 7PM-7AM) with a rotating schedule and a pay rate of $26.34 per hour.

Duties cover milling, lab work, and supervision as needed in a fast-paced production environment. The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of milling experience, strong

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 1 year as an assistant miller or similar milling experience.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of mill equipment and basic maintenance needs.
• Knowledge of different wheat varieties.
• Knowledge of grain science and analytical procedures.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting production problems.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office applications.
• Willing to work with wheat products (no wheat/gluten sensitivity).

Responsibilities

• Review and manage the milling flow sheet and adjust equipment to optimize yield and maintain quality.
• Identify wheat varieties and ensure products meet customer specifications during the shift.
• Observe equipment operations to detect malfunctions and implement corrections.
• Assist with maintenance on milling equipment and resolve milling problems.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Clean and lubricate equipment and work areas as required.
• Ensure product mix and weights align with customer specifications.
• Conduct laboratory analyses as described by approved methods and record results.
• Provide supervision or direction to hourly mill personnel when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Milling equipment knowledge

Wheat varieties knowledge

Mechanical troubleshooting

Computers & MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

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