Utility Operator

Want to make something truly special? Join Ardent Mills, the premier flour-milling and ingredients company. With us, you can make products that exceed customer expectations. Make communities healthier and more prosperous. Make the innovative breakthroughs that shape our industry. Make the food that nourishes people throughout North America.

Our operations and services are supported by, the supply assurance of a coast-to-coast network of more than 35 community mills, mixing facilities and a bakery, located throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

We have deep roots in our communities, employing more than 100 certified millers, supporting thousands of local jobs and contributing billions of dollars to local economies.

Your role:

• Work Safely – follow all Plant Safety Rules, Regulations, and Policies.

• To ensure all Government, American Institute of Baking, and Business Unit sanitation requirements for facility sanitation are consistently met.

• To train and become qualified to fill vacant Operator positions.   

• All Employees are expected to develop the skills necessary to advance to the next level.

• Stepping back to a lower level position is not allowed.

• To Assist All Employees with mill problems as necessary.

• Above all, you will be expected to carry out all your activities with reliability, integrity, compliance and in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner.

Your responsibilities:

Responsible for understanding and following all personnel and equipment safety policies; all GMP, HACCP, Sanitation policies; following all Business Unit policies and procedures.

• Comfortable using computers:

• Enter data into plant control system

• Operate computer process controls

• Dump out 50-pound malt bags

• Operate chain hoist and pallet jack

• Follow verbal and written instructions (English)

• Communicate with peers and supervisors (English)

• Pick up spilled product using shovels/barrels (e.g., wheat, screenings, flour, mill stocks, feed)

• Perform repair work on sifters during mill repair days

• Keep assigned work area clean, tidy, and uncluttered

• Operate fork truck

• Perform other related tasks/functions as assigned by management

Essential skills and experience:

• Analytical skills to recognize and assess problems.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Interpersonal skills – communication and team skills.

• Ability to meet strict deadlines and schedules.

• Ability to organize own work to complete daily job assignments.

• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment.

• Problem solving skills to correct problems found.

• Ability to keep accurate records & reports.

• Communication skills in English (both verbal and written).

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, 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)

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.

Take the first step towards building your career with Ardent Mills by applying at https://www.ardentmillscareers.com/

Join our team now and be part of our incredible journey to transform how the world is nourished!