Mill Equipment Maintenance

Job Title: Mill Equipment Maintenance/Production/Warehouse

Status: Full time

Reports to: Director of Feed Operations

Location: Sterling, OH

Position Objective: This position requires a proactive, dependable, and hands-on professional to support our feed mill operations. This role is ideal for a self-motivated individual who takes pride in physical work, excels under pressure, and applies practical problem-solving to minimize equipment downtime. By maintaining high operational standards and prioritizing safety, you will directly contribute to achieving the cooperatives core mission and productivity goals.

Qualifications: Must have proven ability to identify mechanical and maintenance issues on industrial or mill equipment, ability to safely perform maintenance and repairs on elevated feed mill equipment, including bucket elevators (feed legs), conveyors, platforms, and other elevated structures. Must be comfortable working at heights and able to use required fall-protection equipment. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work independently, follow precise instructions, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Excellent manual dexterity, physical endurance, and hand-eye coordination is a must. Strong time-management skills with an internal drive to exceed expectations. Must be physically able to lift and carry up to pounds.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine preventative maintenance based on manufacturer's recommendations.
• Proactively troubleshoot equipment issues to prevent production interruptions.
• Conduct repairs and maintenance on mill equipment, including conveyors, bucket elevators, feed legs, motors, platforms, and associated systems.
• Assist with ingredient picking, hand-adds at the mixer, and small-packaging operations. Operate bulk receiving pits and assisting with loading outbound feed.
• Safely and efficiently operate forklifts to move materials and assist management with monthly inventory counts.
• Adapt quickly to changing daily needs and execute additional operational tasks as requested by management.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment through routine housekeeping of equipment, work areas, and facility grounds.
• Adapt to changing operational priorities and assist with additional tasks as assigned by management.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as needed

Experience: Previous industrial maintenance, repair, manufacturing, agricultural, or feed mill experience, forklift operating experience, and experience working in grain handling, feed manufacturing, or related agricultural operations.

Skills: Excellent communication skills, priority setting, time management, and strong attention to detail a must.

Centerra supports teammates that are curious, humble and committed.

The applicant should display a positive and proactive attitude, strong organizational and problem-solving skills, the ability to prioritize and multitask and be a strong communicator, both paper and over the phone, as he/she will frequently deal with customers. Pay will be based on experience.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s)incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instruction or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), the company will verify the identity and employment authorization of all new employees. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States and will be required to complete Form I‑9 upon hire.

As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Centerra Co-op is a drug-free workplace.