Mill Operator; Mountain

Position: Mill Operator (Mountain Home, ID)
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

Contributes to the safe, efficient operation of the grain facility by assisting in the daily operation of a variety of milling equipment and the completion of routine duties and required maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following, other duties may be assigned:

* Assists in daily maintenance and repairs of all terminal facilities, and diagnosing and repairing equipment for continual operation of the terminal. Assists in maintaining the terminal's physical property which may include but is not limited to the following duties: cleanup of grain spillages, performing bin sweeps, and general maintenance and housekeeping of the office and all other terminal facilities.

* Operates computerized inventory system daily to load outbound trucks with product, communicating with drivers and operations personnel as necessary. Verifies contract availability and applies weights to open contracts. Provides drivers with outbound scale ticket, generates Bill of Lading and communicates daily transfers to Commodity Manager. Assists in measuring and calculating physical inventory. Reconcile physical inventory to system inventory.

* Monitors and tracks rail shipments from point of origin to destination by performing duties such as: obtaining billing dates for new purchases, monitoring progress toward destination, coordinating resources for receipt of commodity with Mill Supervisor, monitoring available storage, insuring appropriate storage, applying commodities received against contract, verifying weights and grade, and completing required communication at time cars are released. Assists in unloading trains as necessary.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

One to three years' experience in milling or grain handling operations; or one year certificate from college or technical school in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

* Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

* Ability to write simple correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

* Ability to compute and apply rates, ratios, and percentages in practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

* Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

* Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Additional Requirements

* Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in Windows based computer applications.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.

* The employee frequently is required to use hands/fingers to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

* The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.

* The employee is frequently required to climb and/or balance and occasionally works in high precarious places.

* The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and seldom lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

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