MIXING/PELLET MILL OPERATOR

Looking to join a four-time US Best Managed Company Award Winner? Blue Seal/Kent Nutrition Group, a member of the KENT® Corporation of families has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Mixing/Pellet Mill Operator in Hagerstown, MD! 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.
Currently we have 2 opportunities available! 2nd shift opportunity with a schedule of 3:30 p.
m.
to 1:00 a.
m.
1st shift opportunity with a schedule of 7:00 a.
m.
to 3:30 p.
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 AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Able to safely lift a minimum of 75 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