Looking to join a three-time U.S. 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 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities Include:
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 and 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
