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This is a 4 on 4 off, 12-Hour Day shift position.
Are you looking for a new opportunity to start fresh in a fast-paced environment? Grain Millers, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and merchandiser of whole grain ingredients utilized in food products served around the world. While you may not know us directly, you almost certainly know our products. We have supplied food ingredients and co-manufactured with many of the world's largest food companies for over 35 years. Our QA Technicians are responsible for approving and signing off on all shipments of industrial products prior to shipment. Analyzing and maintaining records on incoming grain, in-process product, and finished product. Reporting QA issues to Lab Manager/ QA Manager and operators to ensure production is corrected and product meets specifications for safe quality product. Keeping the lab clean and sanitary, and much more.
Essential Job Functions
- Performing Quality Control and Assurance procedures including, but not limited to:
- Moisture determination
- Bulk density
- Absorption
- Granulation sieve analysis
- Enzyme level determinations
- Foreign material counts
- May also be assigned other tasks or jobs at the Laboratory Supervisor's discretion including, but not limited to:
- Internal audits
- Research
- Product development
Preferred Qualifications
- Associates degree in science or two years of experience in a Quality Control laboratory, but willing to train the right candidate.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
- Ability to follow a procedure from written instructions.
- Able to work safely.
- Possess good decision-making skills.
- Multitasking
- Ability to work with others in a team environment.
- Ability to meet the Physical Demands of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Must follow the GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Safety Guidelines as per Grain Millers, Inc. policies.
Physical Demands
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Product sampling may require climbing, maneuvering in tight spaces, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to climb stairs and ladders multiple times per shift, and maneuver in tight spaces on equipment catwalks.
- Exposure to allergens such as grain and/or dust
- Varying temperatures
Comprehensive & Affordable Benefits: Medical/Dental Insurance, Basic Life Insurance ($50,000), Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long-term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) matching contribution up to 6%, 3 weeks of PTO your first year, 8 paid holidays
Are you looking for a new opportunity in a fast paced and growing company? Are you looking for a company where you can feel like part of a family? We are a privately held company that has a family feel! We focus on doing good and providing good ingredients to the world. Grain Millers, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and merchandiser of whole grain ingredients utilized in food products served around the world. While you may not know us directly, you almost certainly know our products. We have supplied food ingredients to many of the world's largest food companies for over 35 years. As one of the world's largest conventional and organic oat millers, our legacy is built on being more than just an ingredient supplier. We are a proactive partner, working with others to do what is right. Join our Waiting List and if your qualifications meet our screening requirements, you will be contacted for an interview as jobs are available.
Preferred Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Forklift experience
- Flexible and willing to accept changes on short notice
- Willing and able to learn new technology
- Possess basic computer skills
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
- Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced team environment
- Ability to meet the Physical Demands of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
- Ability to reach above shoulder height.
- Ability to learn operation of industrial machinery.
Work Schedules include:
12 hour shifts from 6 pm - 6:30 am on a 4 on 4 off schedule.
12 hour shifts from 7 pm - 7:30 am on a 4 on 4 off schedule.
12 hour shifts from 6 am - 6:30 pm on a 4 on 4 off schedule.
12 hour shifts from 7 am - 7:30 pm on a 4 on 4 off schedule.
Monday-Thursday 6 am-4:15 pm and 6:00 pm to 6:00 am.
Monday-Thursday/Monday-Wednesday rotating 5 am-5pm.
Monday-Thursday/Monday-Wednesday rotating 5 pm-5am.
Comprehensive & Affordable Benefits: Medical/Dental Insurance, Basic Life Insurance ($50,000), Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long-term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) matching contribution up to 6%, 3 weeks of PTO your first year, 8 paid holidays
APPLY NOWAre you looking for a role in a company built on Honesty, Innovation, and Doing the Right Thing? A company that believes in reinvestment in their facilities, employees, and surrounding communities. Grain Millers Inc. is a leading supplier of conventional and organic whole grain ingredients and since its founding in 1986, has grown to become one of the largest oat millers in North America with facilities across the United States and Canada.
Grain Millers Inc. is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to join our corporate team in Eden Prairie, MN. This position will require travel (25%) to our mill locations in the US and Canada.
The Engineering Project Manager will, in conjunction with the VP of Engineering & Automation plan, direct and coordinate activities concerned with process design, assigned construction, renovation, and maintenance of food manufacturing facility improvement projects. They will participate in the conceptual development of the construction project and oversee the organization, scheduling, and implementation in accordance with company policies and governmental regulations. Additionally, they will use CAD equipment to provide support by preparing routine layouts, detail drawings, assembly drawings, P&ID drawings, sketches, and diagrams.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Establishes project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of company policy, food manufacturing compliance standards and contract specifications. Confer with internal and external team members to discuss such matters as design, workflow, compliance standards and construction issues.
- Works with outside engineering and contracting firms to plan, organize and direct activities to help facilitate project activities.
- Engages, directs, and motivates team members, contractors, subcontractors in the planning and execution of work.
- Works with Finance team to manage financial aspects of contracts to protect the company's interest and simultaneously maintain good relationships with other interested parties. Manages project Cash Flow Spreadsheet to track costs against approved budget.
- Ensures that prior to any control or equipment changes being made, effective planning, preparation and communication has occurred with all parties potentially affected.
Skills and Experience:
- Prefer a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or related field, and/or a minimum of five plus years of related food manufacturing experience.
- Familiarity with a wide range of food manufacturing equipment, tools and proficiency in construction techniques, maintenance, and repair tasks.
- Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, blueprints, P&ID's, floor plans, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Strong communication skills: able to prioritize, multitask, proactive, deadline-oriented, and strong attention to details.
- Proficient in Excel, Word, AutoCAD, and pdf editor software, as well as being skilled at internet research.
Be inspired to achieve your goals through challenging opportunities. We offer competitive compensation and an array of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts and 401(k) with a company match. If interested, please apply on our career website.
The training period will be day shift and then will move to 3rd Shift.
Are you looking for a new opportunity to start fresh in a fast-paced environment? Grain Millers, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and merchandiser of whole grain ingredients utilized in food products served around the world. While you may not know us directly, you almost certainly know our products. We have supplied food ingredients and co-manufactured with many of the world's largest food companies for over 35 years. Our QA Technicians are responsible for approving and signing off on all shipments of industrial products prior to shipment. Analyzing and maintaining records on incoming grain, in-process product, and finished product. Reporting QA issues to Lab Manager/ QA Manager and operators to ensure production is corrected and product meets specifications for safe quality product. Keeping the lab clean and sanitary, and much more.
Essential Job Functions
- Performing Quality Control and Assurance procedures including, but not limited to:
- Moisture determination
- Bulk density
- Absorption
- Granulation sieve analysis
- Enzyme level determinations
- Foreign material counts
- May also be assigned other tasks or jobs at the Laboratory Supervisor's discretion including, but not limited to:
- Internal audits
- Research
- Product development
Preferred Qualifications
- Associates degree in science or two years of experience in a Quality Control laboratory, but willing to train the right candidate.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
- Ability to follow a procedure from written instructions.
- Able to work safely.
- Possess good decision-making skills.
- Multitasking
- Ability to work with others in a team environment.
- Ability to meet the Physical Demands of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Must follow the GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Safety Guidelines as per Grain Millers, Inc. policies.
Physical Demands
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Product sampling may require climbing, maneuvering in tight spaces, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to climb stairs and ladders multiple times per shift, and maneuver in tight spaces on equipment catwalks.
- Exposure to allergens such as grain and/or dust
- Varying temperatures
Comprehensive & Affordable Benefits: Medical/Dental Insurance, Basic Life Insurance ($50,000), Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long-term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) matching contribution up to 6%, 3 weeks of PTO your first year, 8 paid holidays
Are you the type of person that likes to figure things out and dig into a problem? Do you have industrial maintenance knowledge that is just waiting to be tapped? Are you looking for a new opportunity in the maintenance profession? We have multiple openings; a 12-hour maintenance tech who works Noon to 12:30 am or an afternoon/overnight shift of their choosing on a 2/2/3 schedule and a traditional 3rd shift opening.
This role includes PM's (preventative maintenance) and performing various maintenance tasks to get equipment back up and running. You will communicate with operations and support personnel to achieve operational goals and be responsible for following all good manufacturing practices and policies to maintain food grade processes. We work as a team with all areas of production, management, and maintenance.
Essential Job Functions:
Maintenance, Service, and Documentation:
- Communication with operations and support personnel.
- Documenting work performed in Maintenance computer system.
- Maintaining all mill equipment and performing required preventative maintenance according to schedules.
- Must be able to work from ladders and catwalks.
- Must follow all safety policies and performing all safe work practices with documentation. This includes but is not limited to lock-out tag-out, preventative maintenance documentation, electrical safety, hot work program, grain handling standard regulations, consulting with and following through on safety committee recommendations.
- Maintaining a clean work environment.
- Repair and predictive/preventative maintenance of plant equipment and facilities.
- Operation of welders, presses, grinders, and other equipment to perform aspects of the position.
Work Conditions:
- The workweek schedule is afternoons/over nights 2-2-3 schedule working 12-hour shifts or 3rd shift 8-hour shifts.
- Occasional extra work shifts and mid-week holidays when business conditions require production or maintenance support.
- Work environment consists of working in dust.
- Will be exposed to a variety of different temperatures both inside and outside of the plant. Work environment is not climate controlled.
Preferred Qualifications (Ideal candidates would have the majority of these):
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Previous maintenance experience is preferred.
- Previous welding experience is preferred.
- Previous millwright experience is desired.
- Pneumatics experience.
- Machining knowledge.
- Power transmissions knowledge.
- Knowledge of hydraulics.
- Knowledge of compressors, boilers, steam/water systems, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and electrical troubleshooting/wiring.
- Ability to work with others in a team environment.
- Ability to follow all safety, quality and GMP policies and procedures.
- Work activities include the ability/flexibility to work in tight/hard to access locations. Must be able to work in a variety of changing climatic conditions and tolerate grain dusts.
