Bulk Operator III (1st Shift 7AM - 3PM)

Production Associate (Bulk Operator III)

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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

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

Location: Chester IL

Address: 101 Water Street, Chester IL, 62233

Additional Locations (if applicable):

Employment Type: Full time

Additional Information:

Competitive Compensation: Hourly - Hourly Plan, 26.63 USD Hourly

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.