Assistant Mill Operator; Driveway

Assistant Mill Operator (Driveway Outside)

Day Shift: Monday - Friday, 7am-3pm. $20.96/hr base.

Tuffy’s Pet Food is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Day Shift Assistant Mill Operator (Outside) position. Requirements, desired qualifications, skills, and abilities located below.

To unload raw ingredients and assist Mill Room Operator in the batching, mixing and grinding feed following all quality and safety requirements set forth in company policies.

• Sample incoming loads of raw ingredients and deliver to the lab to assure they meet the quality standards set for each incoming ingredient.
• Weigh trucks in and out and ensure all paperwork (PO, Bill of Lading, seals, etc.) are in proper order.
• Set the unloading system to the proper bin that will hold the incoming ingredient. Settings must be double‑checked and verified by the Mill Operator.
• Hand stack 50# bags of minor ingredients around the mixers for dumping into the batch.
• Weigh micro ingredients that need to be added to the batch.
• Double‑check with Mill Operator when setting grinding or blow‑back bins.
• Observe and understand Mill Operator position to step in if needed.
• Coordinate daily receiving trucks from storage lot.
• Clean daily the Mill and driveway area.
• Deliver bagged ingredients via forklift from the warehouse to the driveway to dump major hand‑add bagged products into the unloading pits.
• Inspect weekly Rotex and leg magnets. Assist with monthly and semi‑annual inventories.
• Train new departmental employees.

• General mathematical ability and basic computer skills.
• Must not be afraid of heights or manlift; ability to climb 150 feet.
• Learning, memorizing and executing a sequence of procedures.
• Must be able to read, speak, write and understand English.
• Willing and able to get along with others. Be willing to fill in on other shifts as required by supervisor.
• Good judgment, communication skills and reasoning abilities.
• Ability to drive forklift and pass certification exam.
• Ability to handle weights of up to 100lbs and 50lbs on a routine basis.