We're a leading Northeast family-owned food, agricultural products, and agricultural services organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. We provide animal nutrition and feeds; specialty protein production, processing, and marketing; on-farm protein production services; and grain, fertilizer, and ingredient procurement.
We're a stable company with strong core values, great benefits, competitive wage structure, and a safe and healthy work environment. With over 850 team members, we're a growing company in an essential sector - agriculture!
Learn more here: https://www.thewengergroup.com
What your day looks like:
The Utility Technician is a versatile and essential team member responsible for supporting multiple operational processes within the mill. This role is designed for individuals who are cross-trained in various functions, including batch mixing, shortmix monitoring, pellet mill operation, and truck loading/unloading. In addition to core responsibilities, the Utility Technician serves as a fill-in for maintenance tasks and assists with special projects, ensuring smooth and efficient plant operations.
May be responsible for all or part of the following duties and responsibilities to be determined by the Mill Manager, Mill Supervisor, Mill Shift Supervisor:
Operate and monitor the batch mixing process to ensure accurate formulation and consistency.
Perform shortmix monitoring to maintain product quality and compliance with specifications.
Operate pellet mill equipment, ensuring optimal performance and product output.
Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently, following all safety and documentation procedures.
Serve as a backup for maintenance tasks, including basic repairs and equipment troubleshooting.
Assist with plant projects, including equipment upgrades, process improvements, and facility enhancements.
Follow all safety protocols and contribute to a safe working environment.
Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to coordinate tasks and resolve issues.
Maintain cleanliness and organization in assigned work areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Who you are:
High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
Prior experience in a manufacturing or mill environment is a plus.
Ability to learn and perform multiple operational tasks.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Willingness to be cross-trained in batch mixing, shortmix monitoring, pellet mill operation, and truck loading/unloading.
Ability to perform basic maintenance tasks and assist with projects as needed.
Physical ability to lift, move, and operate equipment in a mill environment.
Flexibility to work various shifts or fill in as needed.
Adherence to all safety, quality, and operational procedures.
In addition to our more traditional benefits, we also offer great perks and numerous resources for professional development and team building:
Promotional opportunities
Rewards and recognition programs
Robust onboarding and training program
Employee Discount Programs (Perks at Work)
Employee referral program
Encouraging and collaborative culture
What our benefits are:
Paid Time Off, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Parental Leave, etc.
Carebridge Employee Assistance Program
For all full-time members:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Medical Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Pet Insurance
2nd and 3rd shift positions are eligible for a $2/hour shift differential.
Weekend shift positions are eligible for a $3/hour shift differential.
Each team member has the potential to earn a yearly bonus based on the achievement of company goals.
The Wenger Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Job Post Date: 09/17/26
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