Flour Mill Operator job description

About the job

We are looking for a flour mill operator to run and monitor wheat cleaning, conditioning, milling and sifting, producing flour at the required extraction rate and quality, safely.

Duties and responsibilities

• Receive wheat and sample it for moisture and impurities before storage
• Run the cleaning section: separators, destoners and magnets
• Temper wheat and set the conditioning time for its hardness and moisture
• Set the roller mill gaps and monitor plansifters and purifiers
• Track the extraction rate and lab results and adjust the milling as needed
• Run flour and bran bagging and check bag weights
• Clean equipment and prevent dust build-up to guard against fire and explosion
• Apply the hygiene and pest control programme in the mill and stores

Working conditions

• Shifts including nights
• Flour dust and noise, with a mask and ear protection

Requirements

• Intermediate diploma in mechanics or food processing from a technical institute
• 3 to 6 years of experience in flour milling

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Roller mill operation
• Wheat cleaning and conditioning
• Plansifters and purifiers
• Extraction rate
• Food safety and hygiene
• Dust explosion prevention
• Mill control systems

Preferred

• A milling technology training certificate
• Experience in a feed mill