Processing Operator-Mill
About the job
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Computer skills, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to multitask are required.
- Basic mathematics skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages, are required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software is required.
- The ability to work in a team environment and contribute to group goals is required.
- Two years of prior feed mill experience is preferred but not required.
- Regular, predictable attendance is required.
- Assist the Team Leader in manufacturing feed according to ration, production schedule requirements, and FDA and LANI production and sequencing requirements.
- Maintain production output and feed quality.
- Ensure the mill operates according to company policies and procedures.
- Operate the computer batching system.
- Run milling ingredients.
- Load and unload trucks.
- Weigh ingredients.
- Retain feed ingredient samples according to FDA and LANI policy and inform the Mill Manager of quality or quantity concerns.
- Sweep out the mill.
- Manage trash compactors.
- Assist with stocking shelves.
- Monitor grain levels and ingredient bins.
- Follow established safety guidelines and safety programs.
- Maintain the condition of grains and ingredients.
- Report needed repairs and safety hazards.
- Coordinate maintenance with onsite feed mill maintenance technicians.
- Notify the Mill Manager of manufacturing problems.
- Assist the Quality Control Manager with mill audits.
- Report human and food safety hazards.
- Identify and communicate food safety or product integrity concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Support LANI’s vision, mission, and business values.
- Provide a positive experience for customers and employees.
- Perform additional functions assigned by the supervisor.
- Assist other company divisions when requested by the department manager.
- Two years of prior experience working at a feed mill.
About the company
Alphia is a U.S.-based custom pet-food manufacturer that serves as a co-manufacturer and private-label producer for brands and retailers, handling end-to-end manufacturing from concept to distribution. It operates a vertically integrated farm-to-bowl platform through its subsidiaries LANI (ingredient milling with 900+ ingredients, premixes, and formula validation) and Veracity Logistics (supply chain, transportation, and warehousing). The company produces dry kibble, canned pet food, and baked treats, with about 1,300 dry kibble SKUs and 40 baked treat SKUs, and annual capacity over one billion pounds. Alphia differentiates itself through integrated sourcing, formulation, production, and distribution within a national network, supported by in-house R&D and market intelligence to help brands grow their portfolios via reliable, long-term partnerships.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Bern, Kansas
Founded
2020
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Alphia added the Pittsburg, Texas facility in March 2025, expanding production capacity.
- Leadership added John Bear, Fred Jasser, Cade Culver, and Jack Reid to professionalize execution.
- Revenues topped $875 million in 2022; Alphia targets more than $1 billion sales scale.
What critics are saying
- Better Choice sued Alphia March 26, 2025, seeking Halo closing and $19 million damages.
- David McLain retired July 30, 2025; Miguel Nistal serves as interim CEO, signaling transition risk.
- Food-safety failure at any plant can trigger recalls, customer exits, and permanent brand distrust.
What makes Alphia unique
- PAI closed Alphia's acquisition October 2, 2023, backing a scaled national platform.
- Alphia runs 10 locations across six states, spanning manufacturing, milling, and logistics.
- Its Texas Pittsburg facility expansion extends co-manufacturing capacity and strengthens supply continuity.
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