Pellet Mill Operator

Looking to join a seven-time US Best Managed Company Award Winner? KENT Nutrition, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family 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 with a schedule of 12:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

• This position is designed and intended to be performed in Columbus, NE.

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 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


• 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