What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shift Miller position at The Mennel Milling Company?
Location: Mennel Milling Company – Bucyrus, OH
Schedule: Full-Time, Shift assigned; 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 promote teamwork, recognize individual contributions, and take pride in delivering superior quality, uniformity, and service. If you’re mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and enjoy working in a manufacturing environment, this may be the opportunity for you.
Who You Are
The ideal Shift Miller is a dependable, detail-oriented professional who takes ownership of their work and thrives with minimal supervision. You are mechanically inclined, safety-driven, and committed to maintaining high standards of quality, cleanliness, and performance throughout your shift.
What You’ll Do
As a Shift Miller, you will operate and maintain the flour mill under the direction of the Head Miller while supporting Mennel’s food safety programs and operational goals. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring efficient mill performance, product quality, and a safe, audit-ready facility.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Operating and monitoring milling units to achieve optimum performance and yields
- Managing wheat and flour inventories to required specifications
- Performing equipment repairs and troubleshooting mechanical issues as needed
- Maintaining accurate production reports and complying with all SOPs
- Ensuring compliance with GMPs, OSHA, HACCP, FSMA, sanitation, and food safety standards
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment
- Attending required training sessions and safety meetings
- Covering for the Head Miller and/or another Shift Miller when needed
- Supporting continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives
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
- Strong mechanical aptitude with exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently with minimal supervision
- Understanding of materials flow and manufacturing processes
- Ability to pass a respirator fit test and perform duties while wearing a respirator
- Working knowledge of 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 become part of a company with more than a century of excellence—helping Mennel continue its mission of feeding the world safely and reliably.