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Shift Miller

Platteville, CO ยท On-site

$27 - $30/hr

Reports to the Head Miller. Interacts with all plant personnel. Position requires a strong technical knowledge of milling and related production equipment capabilities. The incumbent is required to ...

Assistant Mill Operator

Phillipsburg, KS ยท On-site

$16.50 - $21.75/hr

The purpose of this position is to operate and maintain the flour mill under the direction of the Head Miller. This position will sustain the Mission and Motto and Food Safety and Quality Statement ...

Reports to the Head Miller. Interacts with all plant personnel. Position requires a strong technical knowledge of milling and related production equipment capabilities. The incumbent is required to ...

Shift Miller

Crowley, LA

$10.50 - $13/hr

General Head/Shift Miller is responsible for maintaining the daily milling operations and managing mill personnel. Requirements: * Must understand and follow company Good Manufacturing Practices ...

Head Building Engineer

Goddard, KS ยท On-site

$18.75/hr

Head Building Engineer (12 month, 40 plus hours/week) Floating Position: Goddard USD 265 is seeking ... JR Miller, Director of Maintainace and Grounds at jmiller@goddardusd.com. Goddard USD 265 is an ...

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How much do head miller jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for head miller in the United States is $96,611.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $125,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Head Miller in a milling facility?

As a Head Miller, your daily responsibilities include overseeing the entire milling operation, managing staff schedules, monitoring product quality, and ensuring that all equipment is functioning optimally. You will also be responsible for troubleshooting production issues, implementing safety standards, and maintaining inventory levels of grains and finished products. Collaboration with maintenance teams, quality control departments, and upper management is common to ensure smooth and efficient operations. This role requires proactive problem-solving and strong organizational skills, as you'll be balancing multiple priorities to meet production targets and quality expectations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Head Miller position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Head Miller, you need in-depth knowledge of milling processes, grain quality assessment, and mechanical troubleshooting, usually supported by experience in grain milling operations and, in some cases, formal milling certifications. Familiarity with modern milling equipment, computerized control systems, and safety protocols is essential for effective plant management. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for managing teams and ensuring consistent product quality. These abilities are critical to maintaining efficient production, safety standards, and high-quality output in a milling facility.

What is a Head Miller job?

A Head Miller is responsible for overseeing the milling process in a flour or grain mill, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety. They manage mill operations, supervise mill staff, and maintain machinery to optimize production. Additionally, they monitor grain quality, adjust milling techniques, and enforce compliance with industry regulations. Their role is essential in producing high-quality flour or grain products while minimizing waste and maximizing productivity.

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Infographic showing various Head Miller job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 27% Full Time, 61% Part Time, 4% Temporary, and 4% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,611 per year, or $46.4 per hour.
Shift Miller

Shift Miller

Bay State Milling

Platteville, CO โ€ข On-site

$27 - $30/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

FLSA Status: Non-ExemptCompensation Range: $27.00-$30.00/Hour
Shift: 6:00PM - 6:00AM, 12 hour shifts, 2-2-3 ScheduleBenefits Offered: Eligibility after 90 days of employment for medical (choice of 2 plans: a high-deductible and a low-deductible plan), HSA, FSA, dental, vision, group life, accident, critical illness, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k), and floating holidays. Eligibility upon employment for paid vacation. sick time, and core holidays.
How to Apply: Click on the "Apply Now" button.
Date Application Window Closes: 6/15/2026
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Operate grain cleaning and milling equipment to produce optimum performance in yield, capacity and quality. Check and adjust equipment on a constant basis to account for changes in grain and other variables, to ensure that the milling units are performing at their peak efficiency at all times. Collect and analyze all data provided by laboratory and subordinates on your shift and make decisions on mill adjustments, communications to all plant personnel or other appropriate required actions to maximize and control product quality.
Supervise and communicate with all hourly employees concerning the appropriate duties required to successfully keep the plant operating within all regulatory and good manufacturing practices. Project a positive attitude toward all company directives, procedures, and decisions while directing the work force to comply with all company policies. Provide positive or disciplinary performance reinforcement as required to ensure a competent milling team.
Inform appropriate management personnel within the plant of any problems that could affect plant production, quality, yields, or unnecessary downtime. Identify opportunities to continuously improve plant operating systems and products. Work extra hours before or after your normal shift when needed to avoid unnecessary downtime.
Continually provide training and direction for personnel on proper safety habits, operating procedures, and company policies to ensure an injury-free workplace.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
Reports to the Head Miller. Interacts with all plant personnel. Position requires a strong technical knowledge of milling and related production equipment capabilities. The incumbent is required to possess the ability to lead a productive work force. Flexible availability in scheduling is required due to nature of position and required shift rotations.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Capable of following and communicating written and verbal instructions in English. Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret memos, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Must have the ability to write in English and complete reports.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or equivalent. College degree in Milling Science and Management and/or equivalent on-the-job training with supplemental classroom training.
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.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables at any given time.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee successfully 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 is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers to, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb or balance, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment is essentially in a plant manufacturing facility, containing various amounts of dust in the atmosphere, related to the cleaning and milling of wheat. Frequent contact with operational aspects of the plant site, plant operating personnel, lab and office employees is essential. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and indoor temperatures, which will reach more than 100 degrees F. The noise level in the some areas of the work environment will be more than 100 dB. Hearing protection is required in certain areas of the plant.
FOOD SAFETY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:
The company is committed to producing and delivering defect-free products. To ensure this, all employees are required to be trained on and adhere to the Good Manufacturing Policies set forth by the Company as they pertain to personnel practices, equipment, and facilities. It is also vital that all employees be aware of their work environment and prevents any accidental or intentional adulteration of products produced at this facility.
SAFETY:
While performing the essential job functions, the employee is expected to work in a safe manner and follow company policies regarding safety. It is the expectation and responsibility of the employee to report any and all injuries immediately to the supervisor, and to report to supervision any safety situation that the employee feels is substandard and poses a risk for employee injury, property damage, or loss.
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