Minot Milling Shift Miller

Minot Milling Shift Miller

At Winland Foods, every product we make begins with a commitment to excellence, quality, integrity, respect, and collaboration. Our milling team plays a critical role in turning that commitment into reality. As a mill team member, you'll be at the heart of our pasta production, ensuring the efficient and high-quality milling of semolina, flour, and feed products. You'll operate and monitor advanced milling equipment, optimize performance, and ensure consistency that meets both company and industry standards.

Your responsibilities will include assessing wheat quality, performing routine equipment checks, and making precise adjustments to maintain proper flow and output. By combining attention to detail with teamwork and problem-solving, you'll help us deliver safe, high-quality ingredients that are the foundation of food experiences families can trust. This role is more than running equipment—it's about being part of a team that values doing things right, supporting one another, and continuously improving.

At Winland, your work directly contributes to nourishing communities while building your skills in a safe, respectful, and collaborative environment.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday plus rotating weekends 2nd shift 3pm - 11:30pm

Work location:

5600 4th Ave NE, Minot, ND 58703

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $29.80 per hour, $0.50 shift differential for 2nd shift.

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/life, HSA, FSA, EAP, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, identity and fraud protection plan, legal, and critical illness.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Safe equipment operation & maintenance
• Product handling, quality control & inventory management
• Food safety & sanitation compliance
• Team collaboration, leadership & training
• Documentation, communication & continuous improvement

Education & experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience using computerized equipment to produce quality mill products.
• 18+ years of age.

Technical & mechanical skills:

• Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and advise on minor adjustments to formulas or processes.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and resolve quality irregularities.
• Proficiency in SAP, hand scanners, and basic math skills.
• Advanced levels require proficiency in MII, WE systems, and interpreting line huddle measures to resolve issues.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Safety & compliance:

• Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations.
• Commitment to following all company safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., push heavy loads, stand/walk up to 90% of shift, and climb as needed.
• Must have near and far visual acuity, some color perception, and full range of hand/arm movement.

Teamwork, communication & leadership:

• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors and others at the worksite regarding work matters, which are mostly conducted in English. This includes the ability to understand and respond to oral communications; understand written information, communications, and safety information; and communicate in writing as needed.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Provide training, guidance, and feedback to team members (progressively more responsibility at higher levels).
• Advanced levels lead projects, identify skill gaps, and support multiple initiatives with minimal supervision.

Personal attributes & work ethic:

• Positive attitude, dependable, self-motivated, and willing to work overtime or weekends as needed.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated accountability for work quality, attendance, and continuous improvement.

Physical demands:

• Employees must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Tasks may involve frequent climbing, pulling, pushing, carrying,…