Mill Utility Operator - Rotating 12 Hour Shifts - Union

About the role

We feed 100 million people a day. Come join the Ardent Mills Team where you can make a difference in people’s lives every day. No experience necessary; we will train you! This is a full‑time Production Associate position located at 2005 South Vermillion Street, Hastings, MN 55033. At Ardent Mills, we are passionate about our people and our work. Come work alongside like-minded team members that value trust, service, simplicity and safety.

Schedule

Shifts are 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, rotating every 6 weeks with a 3‑days‑on, 3‑days‑off pattern.

Pay

Competitive hourly rate: $29.36 per hour.

Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Rates
• Annual Performance Bonus
• On‑The‑Job Training to increase your skills
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay
• Medical & Dental Benefits plus more
• Retirement Savings with Annual Contribution & Company Match
• Mental / Emotional Wellness Programs (EAP)
• Fit‑bit Challenges and Recognition Rewards

Qualifications

• Customer focused with keen problem‑solving skills
• Reliable, hardworking, with a "can‑do" attitude
• Ready to learn new skills and prepared to support others in production goals
• Flexible to work in multiple areas of the mill, rotating through positions and shifts
• Strong in mind (sharp‑eyed and safety focus), body (may be required to lift up to 55 lbs) and soul (a caring team member)
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs multiple times per day
• Climb ladder, step and extension
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and exert 20 pounds of force
• Frequently stand, walk, rotate, bend/stoop, twist, crouch, kneel, balance and reach at shoulder level and below shoulder level
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs., kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work in varied indoor