Apprentice Miller

**Apprentice Miller – Join Our Team!** Location: Dowagiac, Michigan Schedule: Full-Time, Work shift as assigned with overtime as required **Flip Your Career with Mennel!** At Mennel Milling, we’ve been feeding the world since 1886 by doing what’s right and bringing our best every day. We value teamwork, recognize individual contributions, and strive for operational excellence. If you’re passionate about food production and manufacturing, this is your opportunity to make an impact! **Who You Are** The ideal Apprentice Miller is dependable, safety-focused, and detail-oriented with a strong mechanical aptitude. You are eager to learn, work well both independently and as part of a team, and take pride in maintaining quality and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. **What You’ll Do** As an Apprentice Miller, you’ll play a key role in learning and supporting mill operations to ensure consistent, high-quality flour production while upholding food safety and operational excellence. Your responsibilities will include: - Operate and monitor mill processes, including flour transfers, to meet quality and customer specifications - Perform quality checks and food safety inspections during production - Assist with mill operations, equipment adjustments, and minor repairs - Follow all safety and food safety regulations including GMP, HACCP, OSHA, and FDA standards - Maintain a clean, safe, and audit-ready work environment - Support daily operations and step in for the Head Miller/Shift Miller as needed **What We’re Looking For** - High School Diploma or equivalent required - 1–3 years of experience in flour milling, food production, or manufacturing preferred - Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting/problem-solving skills - Ability to prioritize tasks and work with minimal supervision - Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office and related systems) - Strong communication skills and willingness to learn and grow **Why Join Mennel?** We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and career growth: - Competitive Pay - Flexible Accrued Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule - Health & Wellbeing Benefits (major medical, prescription, vision, dental, HSA, company-paid short-term disability, EAP, Local YMCA cost sharing, and more) - Life Insurance - Profit Sharing - Career Advancement & Training Opportunities - Rewards & Recognition Program - Retirement Contributions (401k, etc.) - Tuition Assistance Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help us continue our mission to feed the world with excellence!