Flour Mill Production Support

Flour Mill Production Support

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 40 flour mills, three bakery-mix facilities, and a specialty bakery, all located in the U.S., 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.
• Climb stairs between floors.
• Wear full-body secondary fall protection harness – working from heights above 10 feet.
• Work in tight or enclosed or confined spaces Climb ladders to access overheads.
• Use compressed air hoses / wands to blow down overheads.
• Scrub floors and Equipment.
• Feed in flour / mill stocks / bagged product – 50 pounds.
• Help move 50 pound ingredients boxes into position.
• Empty 50 pound boxes and bags into waist high feeder hoppers
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment.
• Comfortable with computers – able to enter data into plant control system computers for record keeping and operate computer process controls.
• Dump out 50 pound malt bags.
• Operate chain hoist and pallet jack.
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Communicate with peers and supervisors
• Pick up spilled product with shovels / barrels (wheat, screenings, flour, mill stocks, feed, etc).
• Repair work on sifters on mill repair days.
• Keep assigned work area clean, tidy and uncluttered.
• Operate Fork Truck
• Become Qualified as Relief Loader
• Become Qualified as Relief Elevator Operator including Track Engine Operation Become qualified to do basic Maintenance tasks i.e.: Roll Changing, Spouting, Leak Repairs Become Qualified to perform basic Miller duties, i.e.: unchoking lifts and spouts, taking extractions, adjusting roll grind Other related job 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).

May be required to pass a physical abilities test with or without reasonable accommodation with the ability to:

• Frequently stand, walk, rotate, bend/stoop, twist, crouch, kneel, balance and reach or lift at shoulder level, above shoulder level, and below shoulder level
• Frequently climb stairs and/or ladders
• Occasionally lift/shovel/carry up to 55 pounds
• Occasionally push up to 200 pounds of force
• Occasionally pull/torque up to 210 pounds of force

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.

Compensation and Benefits

We provide market-driven base pay, based on skills, abilities, and level of experience. Our salary ranges are broad, and individual salary will be market competitive based on a candidate's unique set of skills and level of experience. The starting range for this position is $17.60 - $23.37, with additional earning potential possible commensurate with experience. Additionally, we believe that our team members are the reason for our success and all team members are incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved. While the specific bonus plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions, the targeted bonus plan and targeted percentage amount for this role is Bonus - OIP, 5% Annual.

At Ardent Mills we offer a wide range of benefits to our team members and their eligible family members. Some of our great benefit programs you may be eligible for include:

• 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 Deadline

EEO Commitment: At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills.

Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer

At Ardent Mills, the security of our employees and candidates is a priority. We will never request sensitive information such as your bank account information, social security number, or other non-publicly available information during the application and interview process. If someone asks you for sensitive information, we strongly advise that you assume that individual is not affiliated with Ardent Mills. Some things to watch out for:

• Slightly altered or unprofessional email addresses. Ardent Mills' Recruitment team only corresponds from email addresses with the domain first.last.talent@ardentmills.com or first.last@ardentmills.com.
• Vague job requirements or job descriptions. Our open job opportunities and descriptions can be found at ardentmillscareers.com.