Assistant Mill Operator (Driveway) - Days

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Mill Operator (Driveway Outside)

Day Shift Monday- Friday 7am-3pm

$20.96/HR Base

Tuffy’s Pet Food is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Day Shift , Assistant Mill Operator (Outside) position. Requirements, desired qualification, skills and abilities located below.

JOB OBJECTIVE

To unload raw ingredients and assist Mill Room Operator in the batching, mixing and grinding feed following all quality and safety requirements set forth in company policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Sample incoming loads of raw ingredients and deliver to the lab. To assure they meet the quality standards set for each individual incoming ingredient.
• Weigh the trucks in and out and assure that all paper work (PO, Bill of Lading, seals etc.) are in proper order.
• Set the unloading system to the proper bin that will hold the incoming ingredient. All settings must be double checked and verified by the Mill Operator.
• Hand stack 50# bags of minor ingredients around the mixers for dumping into the batch.
• Weigh micro ingredients that need to be added to the batch.
• Double check with Mill Operator when setting grinding or blow back bins.
• Must observe and understand Mill Operator position to be able to step if needed.
• Daily coordination of receiving trucks from storage lot.
• Daily cleaning of Mill and driveway area.
• Deliver bagged ingredients via forklift from the warehouse to the driveway to dump major hand add bagged products into the unloading pits.
• Weekly inspection of Rotex and leg magnets. Assist with monthly and semi-annual inventories.
• Train new departmental employees.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS & PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• General mathematical ability and basic computer skills
• Must not be afraid of heights or manlift, ability to climb 150 feet
• Learning, memorizing and executing a sequence of procedures
• Must be able to read, speak, write and understand English
• Willing and able to get along with others. Be willing to fill in on other shifts as required by supervisor.
• Good judgment, communication skills and reasoning abilities.
• Ability to drive forklift and pass certification exam
• Ability to handle weights of up to 100lbs and 50lbs on a routine basis