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