What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Miller position at Bay State Milling Co.?
- Adhere to safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and others.
- Gain comprehensive understanding of operations and function of all departments in producing high-quality flour safely and efficiently.
- Operate and manage milling machinery to process grains into finished products according to production schedules and quality standards.
- Direct department personnel in completing their daily responsibilities as necessary.
- Conduct routine inspections and maintenance on milling equipment to ensure proper functioning and minimize downtime.
- Troubleshoot technical problems that arise during the milling process and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate records of production activities, including milling parameters, inventory levels, and quality control data in ERP system.
- Participate and grow Continuous Excellence goals and initiatives within department and plant wide.
- Collaborate with Processing team members, maintenance technicians, quality control personnel, and others to achieve production goals.
- Ensure utmost compliance to HACCP, GMP, and other food safety programs.
- Assist in the conception and execution of plant capital projects.
- Perform shift work as necessary to gain experience and understanding of production processes.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Possess a B.S. degree from a four-year college or university or 5 years or more in a grain processing facility.
- Strong quantitative skills.
- Availability for off-hours calls may be necessary.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
- Problem-solving mindset and eagerness to develop technical skills.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
B.S. degree from a four-year college or university. If one does not possess a degree, a minimum of 5 years of grain processing experience is required in addition to a High School diploma or GED equivalent.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Capable of following and communicating written and verbal instructions in English. Ability
to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write in English and complete reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables at any given time.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Must be able to work in an environment which has extreme temperatures.
2. Be able to climb ladders, and work in high places.
3. Be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
4. Occasionally required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
5. Finger and hand dexterity to type at a keyboard, and to use basic hand tools occasionally.
6. Occasionally required to lift and or move items up 75 lbs. in weight.
7. Vision requirements are close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The employee will be exposed to extremes in hot and cold. The work environment is noisy, frequently in excess of 90 decibels.
TEAMWORK
Demonstrates integrity; works effectively in teams; facilities inter-departmental cooperation; cooperates with supervision and peers to accomplish work assignments; helps create and maintain effective working relationships.
FOOD SAFETY / SECURITY AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
The Company is committed to producing and delivering defect-free products that comply with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements and are of the highest levels of food safety, quality, and productivity. To ensure this, all employees are required to be trained on and adhere to the FDA Current Good Manufacturing Policies as set forth by the Company as they pertain to personnel practices, equipment, and facilities. It is also vital that all employees be aware of their work environment and prevent any accidental or intentional adulteration of the products produced at the facility.
SAFETY
While performing the essential job functions, the employee is expected to work in a safe manner and follow company policies regarding safety. It is the expectation and responsibility of the employee to report any and all injuries immediately to the supervisor, and to report to supervision any safety situation that the employee feels is substandard and poses a risk for employee injury, property damage, or loss.
DEPENDABILITY
Follows through on tasks; requires minimum supervision and follows instructions and procedures. Arrives at work on time; follows company policies for vacations and leaves. Observes Company rules; completes tasks within deadlines.
