What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shift Miller - Night Shift position at The Mennel Milling Company?
Location: Mennel Milling Company – Roanoke, VA
Schedule: Full-Time, 11pm-7am; overtime as required
Flip Your Career with Mennel!
At Mennel Milling, we’ve been feeding the world since 1886 by doing what’s right and bringing our best to our people. We believe in teamwork, recognize individual contributions, and take pride in delivering superior quality, uniformity, and service. If you enjoy hands‑on work and take ownership of quality and performance, we’d love to have you on our team.
Who You Are
The ideal Shift Miller is a dependable, self‑motivated professional with a strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail. You work well independently, take pride in safe and efficient operations, and are committed to maintaining high food safety and quality standards in a manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Do
As a Shift Miller, you will operate and maintain the flour mill under the direction of the Head Miller to ensure safe, efficient production that meets quality specifications. You’ll play a key role in supporting food safety programs while keeping the mill running smoothly during your assigned shift.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Operating and managing flour milling operations and the cleaning house during assigned shifts
- Running milling units at optimal performance and yields
- Maintaining wheat and flour inventories to required specifications
- Performing equipment repairs and troubleshooting issues as needed
- Ensuring compliance with GMPs, OSHA, HACCP, FSMA, sanitation, and food safety standards
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and audit‑ready work environment
- Completing production reports and following all SOPs
- Attending all required training sessions
- Covering for the Head Miller and/or Mill Operator when needed
- Supporting Mennel’s Mission, Motto, and Food Safety & Quality Statement
- Performing other duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Experience in flour milling, food production, or manufacturing preferred
- Prior supervisory experience (2 years) preferred but not required
- Ability to pass a respirator fit test and perform duties while wearing a respirator
- Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently with minimal supervision
- Understanding of material flow and manufacturing processes
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer systems
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
Why Join Mennel?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well‑being, and career growth:
- Competitive Pay
- Flexible Accrued Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule
- Health & Wellbeing Benefits (medical, prescription, vision, dental, HSA, company‑paid short‑term disability, EAP, Local YMCA cost sharing, and more)
- Life Insurance
- Profit Sharing
- Career Advancement & Training Opportunities
- Rewards & Recognition Program
- Retirement Contributions (401k, etc.)
- Tuition Assistance
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today and be part of a company with more than a century of excellence—helping Mennel continue its mission of feeding the world safely and reliably.