Parrish & Heimbecker is the largest Canadian-owned milling company. The P&H Milling Group sources wheat from Western Canada, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada to produce quality flour and cereal products. The lineup includes hard red spring wheat flour for breads and other bakery products, soft winter wheat flour for cakes and cookies, as well as semolina flour for pasta, organic flour, and atta flour for chappati. In our specialty milling operation in Saskatoon, we also mill pea fractions.
From its mills in Halifax, Nova Scotia; Acton, Hanover, Hamilton and Cambridge, Ontario; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; and Lethbridge, Alberta, the P&H Milling Group supplies flour to customers throughout Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Iceland, and Pacific Rim countries.
We are currently looking for a motivated, forward-thinking, and dedicated individual to join our Milling division as a Junior Head Miller in Halifax, NS
As Junior Head Miller, the successful candidate will be responsible for milling related activities, ensuring that the tasks are properly executed as per company's standards. This position will primarily oversee, support, and provide guidance to the mill, including position coverage as required.
Duties and Responsibilities
Supervise milling operations with Head Miller, assisting with training, inspections and
contributing to continuous improvement projects in a meaningful way.
Monitor, control and focus on improving efficiencies of the mill through communication,
troubleshooting, and working with staff.
Ensure all mills are running optimally and will assist hourly millers in daily mill
performance checks.
Plan and prepare for sanitation work orders and mill maintenance during provided
downtime.
Help provide coverage for the Production Supervisor and Head Miller.
Organize and maintain flour sieves and milling consumable parts.
Assist during downtime with heat treatments, cleaning and sifter maintenance.
Maintain a safe working environment and a high standard of housekeeping and
sanitation in accordance with BRCGS (Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards)and Food Safety procedures.
Position Requirements
Secondary School Diploma.
Minimum of 4 years milling experience.
A Diploma, Certificate, or Advanced Certificate in Flour Milling would be an asset.
Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends.
Competent communication skills, both oral and written.
Computer skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.).
Scheduling production experience would be an asset.
Compensation, Conditions, and Benefits
Permanent, full-time position
$30.00 - $40.00 per hour depends on experience
40 hours of work per week
Overtime pay is applicable after 44 hours of work per week
Dental, Vision, and Extended Health Care.
Work Location:
730 Marginal Road, Halifax, NS B3H 0A1
Work and grow with a family-owned company.
Join our team with Purpose & History! P&H's roots go back over 110 years. We have always been a Canadian, family-owned and managed agri-business that understands the qualities and conditions needed for meaningful growth. Our corporate culture values are family values; honesty and integrity with a focus on listening and continuous learning. Like family, we support our staff to always do better.
With over 70 locations spanning from coast to coast, and trade links around the globe, P&H is growth-oriented, diversified and vertically integrated with operations spanning across grain merchandising, flour milling, crop input distribution and animal feed production.
We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
P&H is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that is reflective of Canadian society. As a result, Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. P&H welcomes and encourages applications from women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Accommodations in relation to the job selection process are available upon request for both internal and external candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.
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