Mill Operator

This position will be responsible for receiving quality bulk ingredients, batching of ingredients according to pet food orders, grinding of ingredients, and making hand adds.

Essential Functions of the Position (Responsibilities)

  • Ensures correct and accurate batching weight, tub numbers, lot numbers, according to production order.

  • Will enter the correct information into the batching system.

  • Responsible for completion of QC report 8013 and 8003.

  • Operates control panel for milling machines (includes start-up and shut down).

  • Pulls ingredients accurately and according to customer’s production order via forklift or by hand.

  • Take samples to check the quality of the products by using a sieve check for ground product and grain probe for bulk ingredients.

  • Will dump ingredients down hand add leg.

  • Responsible for the sanitation and housekeeping of mill room. Will be required to blow down the room.

  • Operate and maintain industrial forklift and handheld scan gun.

  • Perform inventory controls and keep quality standards.

  • Communicate and cooperate with supervisor and coworkers.

  • Report any discrepancies to Management.

  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment.

  • Follow and comply with SOP, QA, RUPP, HACCP procedures, rules, and regulations.

  • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate

  • Prior milling experience preferred but not required

Preferred Skills

  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

  • Prior forklift and /or manufacturing experience preferred but not required

  • Attention to detail

  • Mathematical skills

Additional Notes:

The physical demands must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 pounds.