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.
Employee Type:
Full time
Location:
ND Minot
Job Type:
Production Group
Job Posting Title:
Minot Milling Shift Miller
Job Description:
Schedule: Monday - Friday plus rotating weekends 1st shift 7am - 3:30pm or 2nd shift 3pm - 11:130 pm.
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.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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:
Operate both cleaning houses and mill to maintain moisture levels and screening percentages.
Perform scheduled mill and cleaning house maintenance.
Participate in preventative maintenance for peak mill performance.
Oversee milling process and the use of computerized systems to ensure finished product quality.
Product Handling, Quality Control & Inventory Management:
Ensure the production of quality, safe, and legal products.
Ensure semolina meets quality standards.
Safely load/unload railcars and trucks with flour, by-products, and wheat.
Take daily bin inventory measurements.
Determine wheat blends needed for quality semolina production.
Send samples for laboratory analysis and adjust the milling process based on results.
Direct the blending of semolina and flours to pasta operations or load-out facilities.
Manage feed binning.
Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance:
Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, BRC, FSMA, and company food safety policies.
Follow proper storage procedures for products.
Maintain cleanliness in assigned areas and an audit-ready work environment.
Promptly report any safety or quality concerns.
Makes recommendations for improving area cleanliness and sanitation effectiveness.
Team Collaboration, Leadership & Training:
Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals.
Provide backup coverage for multiple roles, share knowledge with peers, and support training.
Assist with SOP development and training.
Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration.
Documentation, Communication & Continuous Improvement:
Complete magnet/tailing logs and Master Sanitation Schedules.
Monitor enrichment feeder rates.
Minimize shift downtime to meet or exceed run efficiency standards.
Use computer systems for operations and reporting.
Maintain accurate material handling records.
Participate in improvement projects.
Actively participate in all required training.
Participate in 5S efforts.
Assist in reviewing mill…