Mill Equipment Operator

This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and monitoring of Mill Equipment, panels, and computers as needed to ensure that the rice is milled and graded according to predetermined standards set forth by Riceland, USDA, and Customer Specifications.

Requirements

• Perform daily inspections of equipment; notify management of need for repairs.
• Perform light maintenance work and a variety of sanitation duties daily.
• Operate forklift and heavy machinery.
• Complete SA logs as required.
• Recommend and implement process improvements as approved.
• Perform any requests provided by Supervisor.
• Required to cross-train in all Mill Equipment Operator positions: Control Room, Sheller, Whitener, and Hammermill.
• Work within a team environment.
• Responsible for complying with all safety rules, procedures and good manufacturing practices set forth by the company and the government.
• Greet and communicate with visitors and represent the company in a professional manner.
• Whitener Specific: Operate whiteners and color sorters.
• Hammermill Specific: Operates Hammermill; replaces screens when necessary
• Sheller Specific: Change Sheller rolls.
• Control Room Specific: Monitor all panels and computers and react as required.
• Perform all grading duties.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with low premiums
• Free dental with medical insurance enrollment
• Vision insurance with low premiums
• Free basic life insurance, up to 3x basic annual earnings
• Voluntary term life (rates depends on the age and salary of the employee)
• Long term disability
• Free short-term disability
• Accident insurance, for unexpected healthcare expenses due to accidents
• Critical illness insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401 K with company match 4% of an employee's 5%
• Paid training programs
• PTO & Holiday Pay