Open Positions

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 30 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 4:00 pm to 2:15 am.

Monday-Thursday/Monday-Wednesday rotating 5 am-5pm.

Monday-Thursday/Monday-Wednesday rotating 5 pm-5am.

Wages starting at $19 per hour, with $1.50 overnight shift differential.

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

For more than 35 years, Grain Millers has been a leading manufacturer of whole grain ingredients. We have an immediate full-time need in our production area. If you have never worked in grain/seed processing facility before, we would love to help you get started. We offer specific job and safety training.

Duties include:

• Operate machinery used in cleaning and handling of specialty food ingredients.
• Lift packaged products manually (up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis)
• Count finished products to determine if product orders are complete.
• General plant and ground sanitation.
• Frequently lift/move equipment, chemical containers and other material throughout the work day.
• Wear personal protective equipment in the food processing areas.
• Perform all tasks safely and in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Essential Education and Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Basic computer skills, ability to work in a team environment and attention to detail.
• Ability to interact with vendors, co-workers, and supervisor in a respectful manner.
• Must be able to follow instructions and have good time management skills.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees.
• Be willing to perform varying tasks per the supervisor’s instructions.

Are you looking for excellent benefits, paid vacation, and a stable income?  Grain Millers is the place for you! This is an opportunity for you to join a team of hardworking individuals. No experience necessary, on the job training provided! Monday – Thursday from 6 am – 4:30 pm, flexible work schedules will be considered. Occasional overtime may be required to meet production demands. $17.00/hr with a wage review at 90 days.

If interested, e-mail your resume to hr@grainmillers.com or come in to complete an application in person. Grain Millers is located at 5703 County Road U, Newton, WI  53063. To learn more about Grain Millers, please give us a call (920) 726-4221.

Position Summary:

To repair and maintain plant equipment and facilities while assisting to improve operational efficiencies and reliability.  Will communicate with operations and support personnel to achieve operational goals.  Responsible for following all good manufacturing practices and policies to maintain food grade processes.  Work as a team with all areas of production and maintenance.

Essential Job Functions:

Maintenance, Service, and Documentation:

• Communications with operations and support personnel
• Document work performed in Maintenance computer system
• Maintain all mill equipment and perform required preventative maintenance according to schedules.
• Must be able to climb ladders and work from ladders and catwalks.
• Must be able to travel safely on the company man lift. (Vertical conveyor designed to transport personnel from the 1st floor to the 8^th floor and provide access all floors.)
• 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.
• Follow all good manufacturing practices and quality policies and procedures
• Maintain a clean work environment

Equipment:

• 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 a 2-2-3 12 hour night shift scheduled from 12 pm - 12:30 am.
• 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.

Essential Qualifications:        

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5 to 10 years industrial maintenance experience
• 2 to 4 years welding experience
• Previous millwright experience is desired
• Pneumatic experience
• Machining knowledge
• Power transmissions knowledge
• Knowledge of hydraulics
• Knowledge of compressors, boilers, steam/water systems, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and electrical troubleshooting/wiring
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• The ability to adapt and change directions as process and/or productions schedules may be revised on short notice.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Ability to meet the Physical Demands of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to follow all safety, quality and GMP policies and procedures. Ability to work in an environment with dust.

Physical Demands:

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.

This is a general job description which is not all-inclusive.  Working conditions, duties, and responsibilities are subject to changing plant requirements at any time.  Management reserves the right to alter this position when conditions merit.