Miller (Grain) - Working conditions

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Working Conditions

Grain millers work in mills in city or country areas. They work with machinery that can be noisy and may need to do a moderate amount of lifting. Grain millers must not wear any jewellery when working.
Terry Schischka in a mill

Terry Schischka checking on mill production

Inside a flour mill

Inside a flour mill

 

Equipment

Equipment grain millers may use includes:



  • milling machinery

  • computers

  • basic laboratory equipment

  • protective clothing such as earmuffs, boots and a hat.

 

Hours

Grain millers usually work in full-time shifts, and they may work weekends and evenings.

 

Contact with people

Grain millers work in a small team and may supervise others. They work under the direction of managers.