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Mill Mechanic Operator
Summary
Title:Mill Mechanic Operator
ID:1009
Location:Freeport, TX
Department:Maintenance
Description
  1. JOB SUMMARY – Inspect all machines in their respective areas (Shellers or VTAs) on shelling area, including paddy machines/precision graders.  Reports to Mill Supervisor or Area Production Supervisor any problems with machinery or operating efficiencies.
  1. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
SHELLER OPERATOR
  • Keep good Sheller Rolls on all shellers.
  • Check each machine for shelling efficiency hourly.
  • Check each paddy machines for any mechanical problems.
  • Report any machinery involved with shelling system to supervisor.
  • Report any problems with any machine/elevators or screw conveyors.
  • Adjust speed of shellers as production requires. Maintain proper flow of product.
  • Inform Mill Supervisor or Area Production Supervisor of any Bin changes for documentation purposes.
  • Must be able to make adjustments to the equipment
  • Perform basic maintenance repairs equipment
  • Must be able to work overtime and on weekends as required.

MILLING EQUIPMENT

  • Keep Milling Equipment (VTAs and KB40s) in good condition in order to obtain required quality and production throughput.
  • Check product for brokens content and check temperature on all 3 breaks twice per shift.
  • Adjust speed of Milling Equipment as production requires.
  • Maintain proper flow to each milling break in order to have consistent flow through between each system.
  • Assist in keeping work area clean
  • Must be able to work overtime and on weekends as required.
  • Must be able to make adjustments to the equipment
  • Perform basic maintenance repairs equipment

Knowledge

  1. Education
  • High School Education or equivalent preferred
  1. Prior Work Experience
  • 2 year rice milling experience preferred
  • Mechanically inclined.
  1. Certificates and / or Licenses
  • Valid US  Driver License
  • Qualify for TWIC Card

Skills and Abilities

  1. Physical and / or mental requirements)
  • Conversational English knowledge preferred 
  • Able to climb ladders/stairs throughout shift, work at high places, exceeding 100 feet; able to lift/carry 50 lbs
  • Must have good hand/eye coordination.
  1. Equipment Used:
  • Manufacturing equipment associated milling rice.
  • Shellers, Paddy Separators, VTAs and KB40 milling equipment
  • Various types of material handling equipment
  • Various hand tools
  1. Working Conditions:
  • Exposure to hot and cold weather, noise, and dust.
  • Must work rotating shifts to cover 24/7 operation
  • Must be familiar with and use proper PPE in performing daily job tasks.

Take a look at what we offer:

 *   Full-time positions
 *   Immediate benefit enrollment
 *   Major medical coverage
 *   Dental Plan
 *   Vision Plan
 *   Group Life/AD&D Plan
 *   Supplemental Life/A&D Plan
 *   Health Insurance
 *   10 Paid Holidays
 *   PTO begins immediate accrual
 *   Vacation (begins accruing immediately)
 *   401K Plan-55% company match up to 6%
 *   Short term disability
 *   Starting salary $17.75 an hour, after successfully completion of 90 days increases to $18.00 an hour

 

 

 

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