Bulk Plant Loader (Day Shift 6:30am-6:30pm)

Bulk Plant Loader

Your role:

As a Bulk Plant Loader, you will be responsible for ensuring that Ardent Mills products meet customer requirements at the end of the milling process. The Bulk Plant Loader reports to the Production Manager and will be expected to carry out all their activities with reliability, integrity, compliance in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner. To succeed, you must be able to:

• Deliver results in first-time situations by inspiring others and working to earn trust every day.
• 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 new technology and share your knowledge with others.

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:

• Perform as lead person as needed.
• Must be a self-starter and work as a team player.
• Must have excellent planning and organization skills.
• Responsible for understanding and following all personnel and equipment safety policies; all GMP, HACCP, Sanitation policies; following all Business Unit policies and procedures.
• Must be trained in the performance of Preventative Maintenance.
• Understand written customer specifications and blend flour to meet customer specifications.
• Analyze flour with lab instruments. Safely operate lab analytical instruments.
• Must have good computer skills.
• Enter data into plant control system for record keeping. Create COA as needed.
• Must have good communication skills for interaction with CSR's, truck drivers and railroad switch crew and all other employees.
• Be available for overtime as required for daily and weekend operations of the plant.
• Assist in operations on an as needed basis as directed by the Production Supervisor.
• Actively participate in department meetings and facility teams relating to the improvement of plant safety, quality, innovation and efficiency.
• Perform any tasks reasonably assigned.

Essential skills and experience:

• Follow verbal and written instructions (English).
• Communicate with peers and supervisors (English).
• Basic computer skills and have the ability to learn new software for production.

Good to have:

• One year operating mobile equipment including forklift, bobcat, or Track Mobile; will train, as needed.

Physical requirements and working conditions (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Ascend and descend stairs throughout the facility.
• Climb ladders (both step and extension).
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment.
• Able to work in a dusty environment and wear respiratory protection.

Other considerations:

• Must be willing to accept accountability and work well in a team.
• Must be willing to get cross-trained in at least one other position for development within the facility and to provide any relief duties as needed.
• Must be willing to work assigned shifts, weekends, holidays and opposing shifts as needed.

Location: Lake City MN

Address: 905 West Marion Street, Lake City MN, 55041

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 $23.61 - $25.61, 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.