Utility Operator (Day Shift 6AM-2PM)

Exciting Job Opportunity at Ardent Mills! Are you ready to join a team that makes a difference in people's lives? Look no further! Ardent Mills is the leading flour milling and ingredients company in North America, and we are seeking passionate individuals like you to be a part of Our Mission. 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. Position: Production Associate (Utility Operator) Shift: 6AM-2PM What's in it for you? - Annual performance bonus - On-the-job training to enhance your skills - Generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay - Comprehensive medical and dental benefits and more - Retirement savings with annual contribution and company match - Mental/emotional wellness programs (Employee Assistance Programs) - Recognition and perk rewards We're looking for individuals who: - Have a customer-focused mindset and exceptional problem-solving skills - Are reliable, hardworking, and possess a "can-do" attitude - Embrace learning new skills and supporting team members in achieving production goals - Are adaptable and willing to work in various areas of our plant rotating through positions and shifts - Place a strong emphasis on safety and take pride in their work We're currently seeking Production Associates to excel in the following roles: - 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. - Bulk Operators: Responsible for loading bulk deliver vessels and sanitation duties to maintain food safety requirements and ensure compliance within the bulk department to support the production process. This role plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient bulk loading of our products. - Elevator Operators: Responsible for operating and maintaining the elevators or lifts and sanitation duties to maintain food safety requirements used within our production facilities. Their primary role is to ensure the smooth and efficient movement of raw materials, such as grains or ingredients, throughout the facility to production of the final product. - Warehouse Operators: Responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of the warehouse and sanitation duties to maintain food safety requirements within our production facilities. They are involved in various tasks related to receiving, storing, organizing, forklift operation and distributing our raw materials and finished products. - Pack Operators: Responsible for operations of the pack equipment, processing, packing products and sanitation duties to maintain food safety requirements and ensure compliance within the pack department to support the production process. This role plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient packaging of our products. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity for you to make an impact and advance your career in a stable and thriving industry! 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 Join our team now and be part of our incredible journey to transform how the world is nourished! Location: Ayer MA Address: 35 Nemco Way, Ayer MA, 01432 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 $21.00 - $23.00, 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.