What are the responsibilities and job description for the PELLET MILL OPERATOR position at Kent Shared Services (Kent Corporation)?
Looking to join a four-time US Best Managed Company Award Winner? Kent Nutrition Group/Blue Seal, a member of the KENT® Corporation of families has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Pellet Mill Operator in Columbus, NE! This role will operate the pellet mills in a safe, proficient and efficient manner necessary for optimum production and quality that meets company specifications. This is an hourly position with a complete benefits package and reports to the Plant Production Superintendent. Hours will be 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Understand the process of feed manufacturing including the flow of ingredients
- Follow feed formulation requirements and quality assurance testing specified by Quality Control
- Recognize and communicate quality issues to Quality Control foreman • Keep feed inventory current and accurate
- Complete operating and production documentation
- Perform daily maintenance on pellet mill equipment (clean, grease, etc…) and record on log reports
- Provide maintenance, cleanliness and housekeeping to ensure equipment is in proper working condition for continual mill operation
- Assist with repairs and maintenance as needed and report maintenance problems to the supervisor
- Follow company specified safety practices and comply to OSHA standards
- Follow feed mill Standard Operating Procedures
- Run multiple pieces of equipment within the plant
- Assist in all feed and other mill duties as requested by shift foreman including safety, customer service, production, maintenance and housekeeping
- Other duties as assigned by plant management
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED
- Must be a minimum of 18 years old to work in plant
- Good communication skills; verbal and written
- Math skills sufficient to complete documentation
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Good mechanical aptitude
- Excellent work ethics a must
- Ability to cooperate with co-workers is essential
- Thorough understanding of cGMP’s
- Knowledge of HACCP Feed & Food Safety Plan
- Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements
- Knowledge of FSMA
EXPERIENCE:
- Prior experience in feed or production related work
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Able to safely lift a minimum of 55 lbs. from floor to working height as job requires
- Ability to work safely in a dust environment
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all seasonal weather conditions
