Job description

At Winland Foods, Inc. – Columbia SC facility (previously Treehouse Foods, Inc), we are focused on winning by producing high quality, innovative, customer-driven, expert food solutions in the pasta category. We make our own brand, Muellers, and also make private brand pasta for major grocery suppliers throughout our community. We have a very competitive compensation package, and we offer an exciting range of benefits including quarterly hourly bonuses, 3.5 weeks of vacation in your first year, various medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance plans and free pasta!

This position will report to the Meal Preparation business that is now known as Winland Foods, Inc owned by Investindustrial. Investindustrial is a leading investment and advisory group with over $11 billion of raised fund capital, which provides commercial solutions and capital to high-quality mid-market companies internationally. Investindustrial has a strong track record of investing in the food and beverage sector, including private label, and has developed longstanding relationships in the food and beverage community.

So, if you like pasta, focused on winning and working in a clean manufacturing environment, please apply to join our team!

Job Title: Miller

Department/Function: Mill

Reports to Title: Mill Manager

Position Overview:

Under broad-general work direction, is responsible for providing the pasta manufacturing operation with the blend of semolina that consistently meets with TreeHouse Foods Private Brands specifications through continuous monitoring of incoming wheat quality (raw materials) and mastery of the milling process.

Responsibilities:

· Responsible for providing general direction of day-to-day activities in order to meet the schedule and production requirement of shift operations.

· Determines on a daily basis (or as-needed) basis which blends of wheat are necessary for producing TreeHouse Foods Private Brands specified quality semolina.

· Oversees the milling process and utilization of the computerized system to ensure designated quality levels of “finished” products.

· Directs blends of semolina and clear flours to pasta operations or load-out facility. Also directs finished feed and binning feed into designated load-out bins.

· Sends samples of each of the previously mentioned processes to the laboratory for analysis; subsequently uses results for making appropriate adjustments to the milling process.

· Completes mill production, inventory and quality reports on a routine basis.

· Initiates necessary interaction with other department personnel in order to keep mill operating at optimum performance levels.

· Participants in performance of regular preventative maintenance activities to ensure peak mill performance.

· Directs Mill Operator in performance of necessary operational duties.

· Manage safety performance of the Mill Operator on shift.

· Responsible for the production of quality, safe and legal product.

· Other related duties as assigned by the Head Miller or Mill Manager.

· Contribute to the safe work environment for fellow employees and comply with all safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications/Education/Experience/Skills:

· Milling skills and knowledge gained through technical school training, completion of a four-year milling science college program and/or actual milling experience is preferred (an equivalent amount of training, education and experience will be considered).

· Included is the ability to utilize computerized data and laboratory results to independently make decisions relative to the necessary adjustments that must be made in order to produce the desired quality of mill products.

· A reasonably high level of communication skills are necessary for purposes of interacting with various departments and levels of employees and management within the company.

· Tasks performed involve work with equipment, materials and/or procedure that require familiarity with formal safety procedures and the following of these procedures in order maintain the safety of the work environment.

· The employee is required to stand and walk 90 percent of the shift; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The position requires climbing or balancing on a frequent basis.

· The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Periodically the employee must lift 100 pounds.

· Vision requirement include near and far visual acuity with some degree of color perception.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is generally in the 70 – 80 decibel range. Temperatures will reach high levels in the work environment

• Must possess good oral and written communication skills as well as basic math skills. Must be able to interact with all plant personnel.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Should be familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, basic OSHA safety regulations and possess a minimum of 6 months experience in a food manufacturing facility.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and to work at high elevations, in confined areas, in extreme heat and cold and in outside conditions on a regular basis.
• Must be able to navigate numerous flights of stairs/ladders on a continual basis.
• Must possess the ability to use a variety of hand tools such as scrapers, air hose, ladders, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

American Italian Pasta Company, also known as AIPC, is one of the leading producers of dry pasta in North America. It provides pasta and noodles to the retail food distribution market under a variety of private-label programs. The company also serves the food service industry, including restaurants and cafeterias, schools, grocery retailers, mass merchandisers and membership warehouse clubs. Founded in 1988, American Italian Pasta Company manufactures products under the Mueller's, Golden Grain, Heartland, Anthony's, R&F, Ronco, Luxury, Martha Gooch, Pennsylvania Dutch and Mrs. Grass brands. The company has four plants located in Excelsior Springs, Mo., Columbia, S.C., Tolleson, Ariz., and Verolanuova, Italy. American Italian Pasta Company has more than 600 employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Columbia, SC 29209: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Grain Milling: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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