Utility

About the role

Ardent Mills is the leading flour milling and ingredients company in North America. We provide comprehensive training to ensure your success. Join us and contribute to the production of nutritious products that are distributed across North America, going beyond our customer expectations, and helping to nourish communities. At Ardent Mills, we value our people and take pride in our work. You'll have the chance to work alongside a diverse group of team members who prioritize Our Values of Trust, Serving, Simplicity, and Safety.

Responsibilities

Utility Operators: Responsible for maintaining and operating various utility systems and equipment and sanitation duties to maintain food safety requirements that are essential for the production processes. This role involves ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning and food safety compliance to support the overall operations of our plants.

Requirements

• Customer-focused mindset and exceptional problem-solving skills
• Reliable, hardworking, with a "can-do" attitude
• Embrace learning new skills and supporting team members in achieving production goals
• Adaptable and willing to work in various areas of the plant rotating through positions and shifts
• Place a strong emphasis on safety and take pride in work

Physical requirements and working conditions

(With or without reasonable accommodation)

• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs, multiple times per day
• Climb ladder, step and extension
• Able to lift 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
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including a dust mask
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
• Team members must be clean shaven in order to perform tasks where respiratory protection is required and the use of a respirator (including N-95 dust mask) requires a proper seal for adequate protection

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates
• Annual performance bonus
• On-the-job training to enhance skills
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health and Dependent Savings Accounts
• Life and Disability Programs
• Voluntary Benefit Programs
• Company Sponsored Wellness Programs
• Retirement savings with annual contribution and company match
• Mental/emotional wellness programs (Employee Assistance Programs / Team Member and Family Assistance Program)
• Recognition and perk rewards (RAVE Employee Recognition Program)

Pay

Hourly - Hourly Plan, $26.33 USD per hour. The Company provides a shift differential to eligible employees who are assigned to and work shifts outside of standard business hours. Shift differential is paid in addition to the employee's regular base hourly rate and is included in the calculation of the regular rate for overtime purposes.

Schedule

Full-time. Work schedules may vary based on business and operational needs and could include shift work, overtime, weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities where applicable. This position is based at an Ardent Mills production facility and requires regular on-site presence to perform the essential functions of the role.

Location

Albany, NY — 101 Normanskill St, Albany, NY 12202