Mill Receiving Operator

If you're the type of person that values family, we hope you will consider joining our Diamond family! At Diamond, we take pride in our work, our departments and our company as a whole. We share a passion for pets and the unique bond that pet owners have with their dogs and cats.

The Mill Receiver Operator position must be proficient in producing pet food kibble within a set specification.

The Key responsibilities will include:

Job Scope: The mill batching employee is responsible to accurately mix ingredients required for product formulations, while
assisting with ingredient receiving and inventory management.

Work Environment: Work is performed indoors near operating equipment and loud noise such as forklift horns, machines, drag
conveyors, and grinders, and loose particles may be present. Work performed in this job requires employee to
wear bump cap, hearing protection, safety shoes/boots, and safety glasses at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Become proficient with the overall knowledge of mill processing and ration flow.
• Perform ingredient receiving function when required.
• Perform scheduling and routing correct formulas.
• Perform reassigning ingredient and/or micro bins correctly following proper procedures.
• Maintain a First-In-First-Out inventory management system for bagged ingredients and become proficient with the knowledge of various bagged ingredients.
• Following protocols for maintaining accurate ingredient inventories and communicating potential shortages.
• Maintain orderly production records.
• Keep work station and surrounding area in a clean and safe manner at all times.
• Perform and comply with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Working overtime is MANDATORY and requires full participation.
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in accordance to company policy.
• Perform all functions in accordance with sound safety practices and procedures.
• Report all safety violations and safety hazards to Shift Supervisor immediately
• Participate in all safety programs.

Qualifications

• Must have ability to work under pressure, maintaining a positive, professional attitude with
  employees and truck drivers.
• Must have ability to accept temporary assignment changes to assist other areas of the plant.
• Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds of product routinely and climbing a ladder to maintenance equipment from a catwalk.
• Must be certified to operate forklifts.
• Must maintain assigned portion of master sanitation schedule.
• Must work in a safe, professional manner at all times.
• Must report accidents or property damage to supervisor immediately.

Benefits

• 100% coverage of Medical Insurance premiums
• Dental, vision and disability insurance
• Life insurance for employees, spouse and children
• Company match 401(k)
• PTO