Utility Operator (Day Shift 6AM-2PM)

About the role

Ardent Mills is seeking passionate individuals to join our team. We provide comprehensive training to ensure your success and contribute to the production of nutritious products that are distributed across North America.

Responsibilities

• Utility Operators: Maintain and operate various utility systems and equipment, and sanitation duties to maintain food safety requirements.
• Bulk Operators: Load bulk deliver vessels and sanitation duties to maintain food safety requirements and ensure compliance within the bulk department.
• Elevator Operators: Operate and maintain elevators/lifts and sanitation duties to maintain food safety requirements used within our production facilities.
• Warehouse Operators: Operate the warehouse and sanitation duties to maintain food safety requirements within our production facilities.
• Pack Operators: Operate pack equipment, process, pack products, and sanitation duties to maintain food safety requirements and ensure compliance within the pack department.

Requirements

• Customer-focused mindset and exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Reliable, hardworking, and possesses a "can-do" attitude.
• Adaptable and willing to work in various areas of our plant rotating through positions and shifts.
• Emphasis on safety and taking pride in work.

Qualifications

• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs, climb ladders, step and extend, lift to 50 lbs, exert 20 lbs 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 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).

Skills

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and procedures.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay.
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits.
• Roth IRA matching.
• Retirement savings with annual contribution and company match.
• Mental/emotional wellness programs (Employee Assistance Programs).
• Recognition and perk rewards.

Pay

The starting range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00, with additional earning potential possible commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Shift: 6AM-2PM

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage.
• Health and Dependent Savings Accounts.
• Life and Disability Programs.
• Voluntary Benefit Programs.
• Company Sponsored Wellness Programs.
• Retirement Savings with Company Match.
• Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE).

Application

To apply, please visit ardentmillscareers.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members.