Elevator Operator

Your role: As an Elevator Operations Associate, you will be responsible for unloading wheat trucks and rail cars, running tests on wheat, processing appropriate paperwork, and blending wheat to the appropriate specifications as set forth by our clients. To succeed, you must be able to: Must be willing and able to work at least 8-Hour shifts but could work 10 to 12-hour shifts depending on business needs. Open to working 1st Shift, 2nd Shift and 3rd Shift when ship arrive Must be willing to work Weekends, OT and Holidays as needed Must be willing to accept accountability and work well independently Must be willing to work outside all year round. Perform duties and deliver results in new situations while adhering to safety and food safety policies without compromising the team’s values. Serve others with understanding, respect, and care. Operate with simplicity, clarity, and transparency. Deal with and drive change. Organize, prioritize, and own multiple tasks while meeting or exceeding deadlines. Learn and apply modern technology and share your knowledge with others. You will be expected to carry out all your activities with reliability, integrity, compliance and in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner. Position Summary Work in a safe and professional manner with safety always being the top priority Comply with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points), and Regulatory mandates Scale in and out wheat trucks/rail cars and create the required documentation such as wheat tickets. Make sure all the wheat trucks/rail cars meet the quality specifications and allocate storage according to type, grade, and quality Work with computers to enter data such as wheat tickets, wheat transfers and wheat inventory Must understand flow of wheat process from truck to mill Must be able to operate Locomotive with proper training Maintain all proper documentation involved with the job Be able to operate all elevating and conveying equipment Know location of all controls, starters, and interlocks throughout the grain elevator Perform basic preventative maintenance, housekeeping and sanitation duties on assigned area including silo cleaning and confined space and working on heights Major activity areas of the position Work with computers to complete all required documentation receiving of wheat trucks Execute all duties safely while working in the elements all year round Keep in close contact with all the Elevator team, Elevator Manager, Quality Manager, Sanitation Leader and Head Miller. Run all required quality tests Prepare accurate unloading inventory on all rail cars and release empties to railroad ASAP. Be certain that wheat is unloaded from trucks and rail cars correctly and in a timely manner Perform basic maintenance duties as required Ensure all Ardent Mills specifications are met when grading inbound wheat and when making wheat mixes Comply with Master Sanitation Schedules and perform daily housekeeping assignments Be responsible for reporting any malfunctions or quality problems to supervisor Work in a safe and professional manner with Safety always being the top priority Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as directed Monitor process to ensure all requirements are met Perform other duties as assigned Skills and experience: High School diploma or equivalent required Must have good written and verbal communication skills Strong computer skills required Must be able to work shifts assigned including overtime and weekends Maintain excellent work attendance Able to work without supervision Able to multi-task Able to be trained in the proper and safe operation of vehicles used, such as locomotive and company truck Physical requirements and working conditions (with or without reasonable accommodation): Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as is required by the operating areas (i.e., safety glasses, protective footwear, hard hat, hearing protection and, at times, a respirator) Ability to work a machine paced continuous process that operates with conditions which include: Hot/Cold temperatures (inclement weather) Indoor/Outdoor environment Dusty environment (to include Wheat/Gluten allergens) Noisy environment Frequent moving/vibration/ or other motion of equipment/processes Elevated Places Ability to perform work safely that may be required: Frequently standing, walking, rotating, bending/stooping, twisting, crouching, kneeling, balancing, and reaching or lifting at varying heights and levels Frequently climbing stairs and/or ladders Frequently lifting, shoveling and/or carrying 50-80 lbs. Occasionally pushing and/or pulling Working in confined or elevated places 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 Join our team now and be part of our incredible journey to transform how the world is nourished! Location: Albany NY Address: 101 Normanskill St, Albany NY, 12202 Additional Locations (if applicable): Employment Type: Full time Additional Information: Competitive Compensation: We provide market-driven base pay, based on skills, abilities, and level of experiences. 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 $22.50 - $24.50, 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. Benefits: 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. The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills. En Ardent Mills, todos importan y todos tienen voz. Estamos comprometidos a brindar un ambiente de respeto mutuo donde haya igualdad de oportunidades disponibles para todos los solicitantes y miembros del equipo y las decisiones se basarán en el mérito, la competencia, el desempeño y las necesidades comerciales. Estamos orgullosos de ser un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos por motivos de raza, color, religión, credo, origen nacional, ascendencia, estado civil, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género, discapacidad física o mental, embarazo, información genética, condición de veterano, edad, política. afiliación, o cualquier otra característica no meritoria protegida por ley o no. Juntos, celebrando nuestras diferencias, formamos Ardent Mills. La descripción del puesto anterior ha sido diseñada para indicar la naturaleza general y los deberes y responsabilidades esenciales del trabajo realizado por los empleados dentro de este puesto. Es posible que no contenga un inventario completo de todos los deberes, responsabilidades y calificaciones requeridas de los empleados en este puesto. La descripción, los deberes, las funciones y las responsabilidades están sujetos a cambios a discreción de 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 View email address on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Vague job requirements or job descriptions. Our open job opportunities and descriptions can be found at ardentmillscareers.com Together We Make Ardent Mills Whether we’re making innovative breakthroughs or nutritious food. Whether we’re making our processes more sustainable or our communities more prosperous. Whether we’re making our customers happy or making progress in our own careers. At Ardent Mills, we all get to make something special every day. Join us and you can too. Learn more about doing work you can be truly proud of with North America’s leading flour supplier. Joining Ardent Mills means making a commitment to yourself and to the other members of our team. We call this Our Promise. All of us share responsibility for the success of Ardent Mills. We work closely together in teams and across functions. Nobody is left isolated or unsupported. Everyone matters. Everyone has a voice. This gives each of us the opportunity to create something special every day. And, when we come together, that’s when truly amazing things happen. Together, we make our customers' success the focus of our business. Together, we make the innovative breakthroughs that shape our industry. Together, we make communities healthier and more prosperous. Together, we are raising the bar for a more sustainable world. Together, we make the food that nourishes North America. Together, we can make our ambitions a reality.