Mill Maintenance

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 50 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