Assistant Miller

The Assistant Production Specialist plays a vital role in assisting the Shift Supervisor in monitoring and inspecting the product, equipment, and processing steps from raw ingredients to finished goods. This includes ensuring production meets designed quality standards by following prescribed procedures according to company policy and federal regulations. Additionally, the Assistant will aid the Product Coordinator in transferring finished products.

Responsibilities

• Identify different varieties of wheat and produce all products to customer specifications during shifts.
• Observe equipment operations to ensure smooth functioning, detect malfunctions, and assist in their resolution.
• Assist with maintenance and perform preventive inspections on milling equipment such as sifters and purifiers.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards and maintain cleanliness of work areas and equipment.
• Ensure finished products are transferred to load-out on schedule and meet customer specifications.
• Conduct laboratory analysis accurately and punctually, recording and verifying results.
• Perform basic maintenance on all cleaning house equipment and assist in the repair of mill equipment.
• Maintain ingredient feeders and ensure uninterrupted wheat flow unless instructed otherwise.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Thorough knowledge of all mill equipment and basic maintenance needs.
• Knowledge of different wheat varieties and grain science.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot production problems.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work with wheat products without wheat/gluten sensitivity.

• Willingness to work in a team environment for the success of the plant.

Join a dynamic team where your skills and contributions are valued. Experience a supportive work culture that encourages professional growth and development. Enjoy a balanced work-life schedule with rotating shifts that provide ample time off.

Work Environment

Work in a climate-controlled environment with access to a computer lab and hands-on tasks. The schedule involves rotating 12-hour shifts from 7AM-7PM and 7PM-7AM, with a cycle of 4 days on, 4 days off, and rotation between day and night shifts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Winchester, VA.

The pay range for this position is $24.46 - $26.34/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Winchester,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.