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Utility Operator $20 per hour + shift differential- $1.50- 2nd shift and $3.00-3rd shift
Once cross trained the individual must be able to work alternate shifts, 3 PM to 11 PM and 11 PM to 7 AM.Your role:As a Utility Operator, you will be responsible for maintaining the sanitary condition of the facility and to be skilled up in 2 operating positions in the plant to build bench strength and to fill in for those positions when vacant for various reasons. People who successfully adapt to the work environment, job duties and safety culture of Ardent Mills will be considered for promotion into other roles as they become available.To succeed, you must be able to:
- 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 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:- Routine cleaning of floors, equipment, roofs and outside grounds in any department there is a need.
- Specialized cleaning tasks such as bin cleanings, rebolt sifter, filter sock changes
- Basic process maintenance.
- Get cross-trained in at least two different operator jobs.
- Responsible for understanding and following all personnel and equipment safety policies; Sanitation policies; following all Business Unit policies and procedures.
- Special duties assigned by management.
Essential skills and experience:- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Proficient in computer tools including email and spreadsheets.
- Proficient in English both written and verbally.
Good to have:- At least one year of manufacturing or plant operations experience.
Physical requirements and working conditions (with or without reasonable accommodation):- Able tolift 50 pounds and exert 20 pounds of force.
- Able to work in an environment that may contain dust and wear respiratory protection.
- Able to work in hot and cold conditions.
- Job will entail working on feet and walking about facility 80% of the shift
- Ascend and Descend stairs throughout the facility.
- Climb step and extension ladders as well as on top of rail cars (if necessary).
Other considerations:- Must be willing to accept accountability and work well in a team.
- Work schedule with options for OT Start - give current employer 2 weeks' notice
- Shifts - 1st Shift (7am to 3pm) Options to work OT are available
- 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.
- Once cross trained the individual must be able to work alternate shifts, 3 PM to 11 PM and 11 PM to 7 AM.
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 to build your career with Ardent Mills using our quick easy apply at