Mill Operator

Business Unit Overview

8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a growing organization made up of businesses that produce and sell quality products including pasta, peanut butter, granola, and fruit and nut trail mixes to retail, foodservice and ingredient customers. The company was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings’ private brands businesses and is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (“THL”), a private equity firm.

Responsibilities

Dakota Grower’s started out as a grower-owned cooperative built by farmers in the early 1990s and today we are the third largest pasta manufacturer in North America. Our entrepreneurial spirit drives our innovative culture and passion to bring premium quality pasta to your table. At Dakota Growers, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging and inspiring environment in one of our state-of-the-art food manufacturing facilities.

Our employees’ well-being comes first. That’s why we offer excellent wages and a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation and holidays, healthcare, dental and vision insurance, short-/long-term disability, company-paid life insurance, 401(k) with up to 6% company match, and annual incentives.

$1,000 Sign on Bonus Available!

Schedule:

Week 1 - Mon/Thur/Fri

Week 2 - Tues/Wed/Sat/Sun

Compensation:

Starting $22.50/hour

After completion of Correspondence Course potential of $24.75/hour

After competency level which allows full mill operations potential of $29.75/hour

Position Summary:

Our Mill Operator adds value to our business by assisting the Lead Mill Operator in the operation of grain handling, cleaning, milling systems, and product transfer systems at optimum levels to ensure designated quality levels of finished products.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate milling equipment at optimum levels to ensure designated quality and extraction levels
• Monitors regrind system and works with packaging personnel to keep the system running efficiently
• Maintains Master Sanitation Schedule and HACCP documentation for assigned area of responsibility
• Perform duties and responsibilities of the Grain Receiver/Loader position on an as-needed basis
• Partner with company leadership to proactively identify and execute on continuous improvement opportunities in the areas of: safety, food safety, quality, productivity, and sanitation
• Other duties, as assigned
  
  

Education and Experience Required:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
• Must successfully complete IAOM correspondence course in Milling Science within one year of beginning role as Mill Operator
  
  

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Excellent written, oral and computer skills
• 2 years in manufacturing environment with wheat milling experience preferred
• Mechanical ability to operate and maintain milling equipment
  
  

Physical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, sit, kneel and stoop for 3 hours per shift
• Must be able to climb up/down ladders, and reach above shoulders for 3 hours per shift
• Must be able to work in dusty environment and confined space for 3 hours per shift
• Must be able to push/pull and use fine motor skills for 3 hours per shift
• Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds for 3 hours per shift
• Must be able to lift-up to 10 pounds for 6 hours per shift
• Must be able to work in high heat/humid environment for 6 hours per shift
• Must be able to feel and grasp for 6 hours per shift
• Must be able to stand/walk for 8 hours per shift
• Must be willing to wear a respirator as needed
• Must be able to make fine distinctions by sound
• Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of written or spoken word and distinguish objects or equipment visually