Assistant Miller
- Yorkton, SK, Canada
Full-time
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Join Grain Millers in Yorkton, SK - where small-town living meets big-time opportunity.
Looking for a fresh start or your next great role in a reputable, stable, and value-driven company? At Grain Millers, we believe in doing the right thing, always. As a trusted North American leader in the food production industry, we're proud of our legacy of quality, safety, and integrity. Now, we're looking for passionate, detail-focused individuals to join our team of difference-makers.
As an Assistant Miller you are vital to our milling process, the Assistant Miller is responsible for operating the A and B Mill. Ensuring quality of the finished product, specifically the production from the kiln, groat grading, steel cut grading, and secondary grading systems. This position is responsible for producing oat products to be safely delivered within spec to the customer and end consumer. Other areas of responsibilities are operating and understand colour sorters and Q-sorters along with record keeping, sanitation, planning, coordinating, and communication. This position is critical for promoting safety, quality, milling efficiencies, and helping achieve the company's goals and objectives.
Duties & Responsibilities
This position will be working 12-hr Modified shift schedule, including Weekend and night shifts.
Enjoy a competitive compensation package with a variety of perks:
Apply by the end of the day November 5, 2026, to be considered for this opportunity. We thank all applicants, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Grain Millers Canada is committed to Employment Equity.
Looking for a fresh start or your next great role in a reputable, stable, and value-driven company? At Grain Millers, we believe in doing the right thing, always. As a trusted North American leader in the food production industry, we're proud of our legacy of quality, safety, and integrity. Now, we're looking for passionate, detail-focused individuals to join our team of difference-makers.
As an Assistant Miller you are vital to our milling process, the Assistant Miller is responsible for operating the A and B Mill. Ensuring quality of the finished product, specifically the production from the kiln, groat grading, steel cut grading, and secondary grading systems. This position is responsible for producing oat products to be safely delivered within spec to the customer and end consumer. Other areas of responsibilities are operating and understand colour sorters and Q-sorters along with record keeping, sanitation, planning, coordinating, and communication. This position is critical for promoting safety, quality, milling efficiencies, and helping achieve the company's goals and objectives.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct equipment adjustments and product testing to maximize quality and yield
- Ensure quality of the finished product and specifically from the production of the kiln, groat grading, steel cut grading, and secondary grading systems
- Responsible for handling and processes of Gluten Free products and must ensure product is in spec and compliant with GF guidelines
- Recognize, understand and follow all procedures in identifying the kiln as a preventative control measure within the food safety program
- Minimize downtime, monitoring and ensuring quality of the product
- Monitor and document production data using computerized systems
- Perform daily maintenance checks and troubleshoot system performance issues
- Communicate effectively with team members across departments to ensure seamless operations
- Support sanitation duties and maintain a clean, food-safe working environment
- Act as a team member by helping other departments as needed
- High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
- Previous experience in a grain milling or processing environment is an asset.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to operate and maintain complex milling equipment.
- Familiarity with Gluten-Free grain handling and compliance procedures is preferred.
- Ability to recognize off-spec product characteristics (e.g., color, size, odor) through visual and sensory inspection.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Organizational and decision-making abilities with strong attention to detail.
- Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
- Ability to work safely in a fast-paced, dusty, hot, cold, and noisy environment.
- Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and around moving machinery (PPE provided).
- Strong commitment to teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
This position will be working 12-hr Modified shift schedule, including Weekend and night shifts.
Enjoy a competitive compensation package with a variety of perks:
- Quarterly Bonus
- Premiums- Night and Weekend.
- Company match RRSP program
- Overtime pays.
- Health & welfare benefits (Medical, dental, Vision, LTD, STD, etc.)
Apply by the end of the day November 5, 2026, to be considered for this opportunity. We thank all applicants, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Grain Millers Canada is committed to Employment Equity.
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Responsibilities
Operate the A and B mills and related grading, kiln, and sorting systems to produce oat products that meet customer specifications and food safety requirements, including gluten-free guidelines. Monitor and document production, adjust and troubleshoot equipment, perform maintenance and sanitation duties, and coordinate with other departments to support safe, efficient operations.
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent is required; previous grain milling or processing experience and familiarity with gluten-free handling are preferred. Candidates should have mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, communication and computer skills, and the ability to work safely around challenging conditions, heights, confined spaces, and moving machinery.
Skills
- Milling Equipment Operation
- Equipment Adjustment
- Product Testing
- Quality Control
- Gluten-Free Product Handling
- Food Safety Procedures
- Preventive Controls
- Production Data Monitoring
- Computerized Record Keeping
- Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Sanitation
- Visual and Sensory Inspection
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Quarterly Bonus
- Night Shift Premium
- Weekend Premium
- Company-Matched RRSP
- Overtime Pay
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
Visa sponsorship
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- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Grain Milling
- Oat Processing
- A Mill
- B Mill
- Kiln
- Groat Grading
- Steel Cut Grading
- Secondary Grading
- Colour Sorters
- Q-Sorters
- Gluten-Free Products
- Food Safety
- Preventive Control
- Quality Control
- Production Data
- Computerized Systems
- Equipment Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Sanitation
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Confined Spaces
- Working at Heights
- Moving Machinery
- Yield Optimization
- Production Efficiency