Bulk Operator -$24/hr AND $5,000 First Year Sign-On Bonus

Ardent Mills•Mount Pocono, PA

7d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Bulk Operator operates bulk load-out systems, flows, and equipment, and performs operations associated with loading and jockeying bulk and van trailers. The role blends flour and ingredients to specifications, troubleshoots systems, takes corrective action, and completes customer paperwork accurately. The operator uses a computer and Microsoft Outlook, Access, and Excel to stay current on customer blends. All work must be performed reliably, with integrity and compliance, and in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner while adhering to safety and food safety policies. The position is based at Ardent Mills’ production facility in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, and requires regular on-site presence. Work schedules may vary with business and operational needs and may include rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities where applicable. The role may involve working in hot and cold production conditions and wearing respiratory protection and required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong reading comprehension, writing, and math skills.
Proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
Strong work-planning and decision-making skills.
Analytical skills to recognize and assess problems.
Mechanical aptitude for minor load-out system repairs.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and exert 20 pounds of force, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work in a production environment, wear respiratory protection, work in hot and cold conditions, ascend and descend stairs throughout the facility, and wear required personal protective equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Willingness and ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, possibly seven days a week, and opposing shifts when needed.
Must be clean-shaven when performing tasks requiring respiratory protection where a proper respirator seal, including for an N-95 dust mask, is necessary.
Willingness to accept accountability and work well in a team.
Willingness to cross-train in at least one other position and provide relief duties as needed.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of manufacturing or plant operations experience.
Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, personal safety, and food safety processes.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Access, and Excel.

Responsibilities

Operate bulk load-out systems, flows, and equipment, and perform operations associated with loading and jockeying bulk and van trailers.
Troubleshoot systems and take corrective action needed to operate them.
Blend flour and ingredients to specifications and complete customer paperwork accurately.
Maintain daily records, including reports, inspections, bin measurements, and weight tickets.
Take and test flour samples and complete Certificates of Analysis.
Perform minor repairs to the load-out system as needed.
Safely drive and operate a yard tractor to jockey bulk tanks into and out of the load-out shed and park them in the yard; jockey van trailers into and out of warehouse bays.
Inspect each tank according to procedure and policy and complete necessary tank inspection reports.
Facilitate dropping flour loads into bulk tanks.
Assist feed drivers as needed.
Assist other plant personnel during normal and abnormal operating conditions.
Perform housekeeping, sanitation, and infestation-control tasks as assigned.
Accept accountability, work well with the team, and cross-train in at least one other position to support development and provide relief duties as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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).
Targeted annual incentive plan (OIP) of 5%.
Shift differential for eligible employees assigned to and working shifts outside standard business hours.
Sign-on bonus of $5,000 for the first year.