Mills Operator (2nd Shift)

Job Summary:

Operate and tend machinery in order to grind various spices to a target granulation.

Responsibilities:

• Run all milling processing equipment as efficiently and safely as possible.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
• Follow all BRC and company processing guidelines and regulations.
• Complete daily logs, paperwork, and product sampling.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Solve practical problems and troubleshoot equipment.
• Follow detailed procedures thoroughly and accurately.
• Cleans, replaces, and examines mills, sifters, and other machine parts.
• Fill storage hoppers and open slide gates for processing. Use hand tools and operate electrical controls.
• Monitors all aspects of the milling production area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED required
• Minimum two years’ experience in mechanical or manufacturing field required
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong oral comprehension and expression skills
• Dependability with a sense of urgency
• Demonstrated success at being a team player
• Demonstrated communication skills at all levels, including management
• Demonstrated basic math and problem-solving skills
• Stand on feet for the duration of the shift
• Walk long distances
• Push, pull, lift and/or carry heavy product such as equipment, bags and/or drums weighing up to 100lbs
• Able to extend arms with hands over the head or at shoulder height
• Hold, grasp, or turn with the use of hands
• Touch, pickup, and pinch with the use of fingers
• Kneel, stoop or bend downwards and forward
• Ascend or descend ladders and platforms
• Stand, work and walk at heights on platforms at least six feet or higher
• Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word. Convey detailed instructions to others
• Able to hear, understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds such as machinery alarms
• Near and far visual acuity required
• Work in an environment that is noisy, dusty and may contain spices with high heat intensity
• Withstand working in cold and hot temperatures for long periods of time
• Must be able to read and write English
• Able to work occasional overtime and weekends as needed