The Wenger Group · 2 weeks ago
3rd Shift - Mill Technician
The Wenger Group is a leading family-owned organization in the Northeast specializing in food and agricultural products. The Mill Technician I plays a crucial role in grain testing, ingredient addition, and maintenance of production equipment while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
AgricultureFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Milling Operations
Grain tester – DON testing; dockage; moisture, bushel weight and foreign material; auto and manual truck probing
Perform the function of "hand-adds," the manual addition of feed ingredients and accurately recording medication and vitamin usage
Develop a basic level of understanding in animal nutrition and how ingredients interact with milling and grinding processes
Clean and perform routine housekeeping of the mill
Understands general mechanical duties typically needed
Navigate, use, and understand Laserfiche, The Wenger System and WEM as appropriate
Ingredient and Inventory Management
Maintain bag inventories, stacked and orderly
Administrative and Other
Complete required training in a timely manner
Perform other duties determined by the Mill Manager, Mill Supervisor or Mill Shift Supervisor
Qualification
Required
Ability to work independently and under close supervision
Ability to understand and follow Food Safety Standards – FSMA and SQF and State regulations
Basic math skills
Critical thinking skills
Positive attitude
Basic computer skills
Ability to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed
Ability to work in an effective and efficient manner
Ability to work well with others
Promotes team work
Adaptable to change
Demonstrates safe behavior and ability to follow policies and procedures
General mechanical ability
Demonstrates Wenger's Core Values
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. repeatedly and up to 100 lbs. on occasion
Ability to climb ladders and work in high places
Ability to work in confined spaces
Ability to work in dusty conditions
A minimum of one (1) year required in Level I for fully developing skill sets for Level II
Benefits
Promotional opportunities
Rewards and recognition programs
Robust onboarding and training program
Employee Discount Programs (Perks at Work)
Employee referral program
Encouraging and collaborative culture
Paid Time Off, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Parental Leave, etc.
Carebridge Employee Assistance Program
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Medical Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Pet Insurance
2nd and 3rd shift positions are eligible for a $2/hour shift differential.
Weekend shift positions are eligible for a $3/hour shift differential.
Each team member has the potential to earn a yearly bonus based on the achievement of company goals.