Assistant Miller

Ardent Mills•Ayer, MA

1d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

As an Assistant Miller, you will run the cleaning-house side of the mill, support the shift miller, and ensure wheat and flour meet required specifications while following food safety policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). You will complete sanitation and integrated pest management (IPM) tasks and use milling knowledge to set up machinery for optimal results. The role requires reliability, integrity, compliance, and safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient work. This position is based at Ardent Mills’ production facility in Ayer, Massachusetts, and requires regular on-site presence. Schedules may vary and may include rotating or varying shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities where applicable. The starting pay range is $24.00–$26.00 per hour, with additional earning potential based on experience and eligibility for an annual incentive target of 5%.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience in an industrial environment, such as milling, agriculture, food production, or equivalent.
Basic computer-application skills, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn and use new computer programs.
Ability to read and interpret instructions and technology and communicate effectively in English.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Willingness to work alongside the team on long days and rotating or varying shifts, including days, evenings, and nights, as well as overtime, weekends, or holidays.
Must be clean-shaven when performing tasks requiring respiratory protection, so respirators, including N-95 dust masks, can seal properly.
Must successfully pass a drug test and pre-employment background check where permitted by law.
Ability to ascend and descend stairs multiple times per day and climb step and extension ladders.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and exert up to 50 pounds of force in pushing and pulling.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, rotate, bend or stoop, twist, crouch, kneel, balance, and reach at and below shoulder level.
Ability to safely perform physical duties that may include bending, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varied conditions, including heat, cold, dust, and loud noise, while using required personal protective equipment, including a dust mask.
Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above) using appropriate fall protection.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience in an industrial environment, such as milling, agriculture, food production, or equivalent.
Demonstrated mechanical understanding and intermediate troubleshooting ability.
Understanding of safety behaviors in a production environment.
Mill production experience.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned phases of milling and wheat-cleaning operations, including sanitation duties.
Develop mechanical ability to assist with preventative checks and mill repairs.
Follow wheat-blending schedules and specifications accurately and provide feedback.
Learn and perform testing and monitoring of products through milling and cleaning processes.
Maintain sanitation standards and a safe, food-safe work environment in accordance with policies.
Maintain tools and equipment and follow 5S and Pristine AMPS standards; use Centerline, 5S, and 5-Why tools to identify losses, determine root causes, and establish corrective actions for continuous improvement.
Maintain records of activities and inventories using computer or paper systems.
Communicate effectively with management, team members, and customers.
Work safely and reliably, complying with policies and environmental responsibilities.
Participate in training and development in milling practices and programs, including other department operations.

Benefits

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).
Shift differential for eligible employees working shifts outside standard business hours.
Annual incentive program with a targeted bonus of 5%.