Entry Mill Team Member

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: SC Columbia Job Type: Production Operations Job Posting Title: Entry Mill Team Member Job Description: Schedule : 2-2-3 schedule, with additional overtime based on production needs, open hours include: 2nd Shift- 5:45pm to 6:00am Work Location : 2000 American Italian Way, Columbia, SC 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. Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $26.22 per hour plus a shift differential of a $1.00. 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. 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. 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. Team Collaboration, Leadership & Training: Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals. 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. Knowledge, Training and Experience: Education & Experience: High School Diploma or GED required. Previous experience using computerized equipment to produce quality mill products. 18+ years of age. Technical & Mechanical Skills: Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and advise on minor adjustments to formulas or processes. Mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and resolve quality irregularities. Proficiency in SAP, hand scanners, and basic math skills. Advanced levels require proficiency in MII, WE systems, and interpreting line huddle measures to resolve issues. Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Safety…

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