What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mill Maintenance position at Star of the West Milling Co.?
Duties
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Monitor milling systems to ensure optimal performance and product quality
- Perform equipment maintenance, repairs, and installations throughout the milling facility
- Record process parameters and maintenance activity logs
- Operate loaders, forklifts, cranes, and other maintenance-related equipment
- Inspect and maintain metal detectors, magnets, sifters, and safety mechanisms
- Maintain a clean and sanitary working environment in compliance with GMP and SOP standards
- Support and participate in preventive maintenance programs
- Assist with packaging operations and general plant upkeep as needed
- Uphold and promote all food safety and workplace safety policies
- Identify and proactively report or resolve facility or equipment concerns
- Assist with oversight of contractors ensuring PPE, permits, and policies are followed
- Perform welding, cutting, plumbing, and minor fabrication for repairs and installations
- Execute other duties as assigned by the Milling Superintendent or Maintenance Manager
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 6 months to 1 year of relevant maintenance and/or milling experience preferred
- Completion or willingness to complete IAOM milling correspondence and KSU short courses
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and maintenance record-keeping
- Ability to read and interpret safety manuals, operating procedures, and technical documentation
- Strong problem-solving and mechanical aptitude
- Willingness to work all shifts, weekends, and extended hours as needed
Skills and abilities
- Truck and large equipment operation
- Basic system knowledge: electrical, pipefitting, plumbing, and grain systems
- Mechanical and troubleshooting skills
- Understanding of food-grade maintenance requirements and grain dust hazards
- Familiarity with safety documentation, bin rescue, confined space, and lockout/tagout procedures
Physical Demands
Physically able to perform all requirements including but not limited to:
- Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders, bending, reaching, crouching, and crawling
- Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs regularly
- Working in elevated, confined, or enclosed spaces
- Operation of hand and power tools
- Exposure to loud noise, dust, fumes, vibration, extreme temperatures, and chemicals
Work Environment
- Work is performed in a milling and industrial environment
- Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and high places
- Occasional exposure to electrical shock, weather elements, and hazardous materials
- PPE is required to mitigate risks associated with equipment and environment
- Noise level is typically loud due to heavy machinery and equipment use
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