Assistant Miller - 2nd shift - First Year $5,000 Sign On Bonus

Ardent Mills•Richardton, ND

3d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Miller is responsible for operating the cleaning-house side of the mill, supporting the shift miller, and ensuring wheat and flour meet required specifications. The role follows food safety policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), completes sanitation and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) tasks, and uses milling knowledge to set up machinery for optimal results. This position is based at Ardent Mills’ production facility in Richardton, North Dakota, and requires regular onsite presence. The work involves a continuous 24/7 production process and may include rotating shifts, nights, overtime, weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities based on operational needs. Team members must perform work reliably, with integrity, in compliance with requirements, and in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner.

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 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.
Must be willing to work alongside the team on long days and rotating or varying day, evening, and night shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Willingness to participate in training and development in milling practices and programs, including other department operations.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, protective footwear, a hard hat, hearing protection, and, at times, a respirator.
Ability to work in hot or cold temperatures, indoor and outdoor areas, dusty conditions including wheat/gluten allergens, noisy environments, areas with moving or vibrating equipment, elevated places, and confined spaces.
Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, rotating, bending or stooping, twisting, crouching, kneeling, balancing, reaching, lifting at varying heights, and climbing stairs or ladders; occasional lifting, shoveling, carrying, pushing, and pulling may be required.
Must be clean-shaven when performing tasks requiring respiratory protection so a respirator, including an N-95 dust mask, can seal properly.
Employment offers are conditioned on successfully passing a drug test and pre-employment background check, except where prohibited by law.

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 proficiently perform testing and monitor product through milling and cleaning processes.
Maintain sanitation standards and policies to provide a safe, food-safe work environment.
Maintain tools and equipment and execute processes according to 5S and Pristine AMPS standards; use tools such as Centerline, 5S, and 5 Why to identify losses, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement.
Maintain documentation of activities and inventories using computer or paper systems.
Communicate effectively with management, team members, and customers.

Benefits

First-year $5,000 sign-on bonus.
Market-driven base pay, with a stated starting range of $24–$26 and additional earning potential based on experience.
Eligibility for an annual incentive plan (OIP) with a 5% target.
Shift differential for eligible employees assigned to and working shifts outside standard business hours.
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).