Milling Technician

The Milling Technician is responsible for milling, blending and sifting simple ingredients and food products. This individual is trained to operate milling machinery and works alongside other technicians to process various food products. Each Milling Technician is willing to be trained in GMP (Good Manufacturing Process) and SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) to help support our initiative to increase the safety and quality of our food products.

Training Requirements: HACCP, Processing cycle – Milling/sifting/blending

Responsibilities:

● Manufacture food products (herbs, teas, spices, etc.) in accordance with company regulations.

● Measure proper amounts of material to be processed for each food product.

● Operate milling, sifting, and blending machinery on a daily basis.

● Monitor food condition and quality through critical checkpoints of processing.

● Record and label processing status for each food product being milled.

● Assist in management of product inventory to maintain fresh consistent food product.

● Assist in maintenance of the mill, grounds, mill equipment and delivery equipment..

● Supports the Food Safety Program, Employee Safety Program and HACCP Program by ensuring compliance with all related procedures, policies and obligations.

● Communicates positively with other team members to maximize output and efficiency

● Attend appropriate food safety and quality training as required in compliance with SQF.

Qualifications:

● Basic Understanding of Mathematics

● Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred

● Ability to read and write in English is helpful

● Exhibits ability to follow specific instructions carefully and thoughtfully

● Candidate must be able to work well with other employees in a positive manner.

● Eager and passionate about exceeding expectations

● Organized and detail-oriented

● Ability to work individually and in teams.

● High School diploma or equivalent is preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• Morning shift

Experience:

• milling: 2 years (Required)
• Sifting: 2 years (Required)
• blending: 2 years (Required)
• Milling Technician: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Watsonville, CA 95076: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person