Assistant Miller - 3rd shift

Ardent Mills•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Miller runs the cleaning-house side of the mill, supports the shift miller, and helps ensure wheat and flour meet required specifications while following food-safety policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). The role includes sanitation and integrated pest management (IPM) tasks and uses milling knowledge to set up machinery for effective results. Work is based at an Ardent Mills production facility and requires regular on-site presence. Schedules may vary and include shift work, overtime, weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities where applicable. The position requires a reliable, safe, environmentally responsible, compliant, and efficient approach. The employee is expected to learn and apply new technology, adapt to change, organize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively. The position involves operating in a continuous production process and may require work in dusty, noisy, hot or cold, indoor or outdoor, confined, or elevated environments, as well as wearing required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience in an industrial environment, such as milling, agriculture, food production, or an equivalent setting.
Basic computer application skills, including Microsoft Office, and ability to learn and use new programs.
Ability to read and interpret instructions and technology and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to work a rotating schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and willingness to work varying shifts and overtime.
Willingness to participate in training and development in milling practices and programs, including other department operations.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Must successfully pass a drug test and pre-employment background check, except where prohibited by law.
Must be clean-shaven when performing tasks requiring respiratory protection where a proper respirator seal is necessary.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, which may include safety glasses, protective footwear, a hard hat, hearing protection, and a respirator.
Ability to safely perform frequent standing, walking, rotating, bending or stooping, twisting, crouching, kneeling, balancing, reaching, and lifting at varying heights and levels; frequent stair or ladder climbing; occasional lifting, shoveling, carrying, pushing, and pulling; and work in confined or elevated places.
Ability to work in a machine-paced continuous process operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including hot or cold temperatures, indoor or outdoor settings, dust including wheat/gluten allergens, noise, and moving, vibrating, or otherwise active equipment or processes.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience in an industrial environment, such as milling, agriculture, food production, or an equivalent setting.
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 product testing and monitoring throughout 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, using process tools such as Centerline and 5S and applying 5 Why analysis to identify root causes and corrective actions for continuous improvement.
Maintain documentation of activities and inventories using computer or paper systems.
Communicate effectively with management, team members, and customers.
Support the shift miller and work reliably, safely, and efficiently while complying with food-safety policies and GMPs.
Complete sanitation and IPM tasks.

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 assigned to and working shifts outside standard business hours; included in the regular rate for overtime purposes.