Bulk Operator - 2nd Shift

Ardent Mills•Mount Pocono, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ardent Mills is the leading flour milling and ingredients company in North America, offering a full-time Production Associate position. This role involves operating bulk load out systems, flows, and equipment, as well as all operations associated with the loading and jockeying of bulk and van trailers. The Bulk Operator is responsible for troubleshooting systems, blending flours and ingredients to specifications, completing all necessary paperwork accurately, and utilizing computer applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Access, and Excel. Ardent Mills provides comprehensive training and fosters a team environment based on values of Trust, Serving, Simplicity, and Safety, contributing to the production of nutritious products distributed across North America.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Strong reading comprehension, writing, and math skills.
Proficient in English both written and verbally.
Strong work planning and decision-making skills.
Analytical skills to recognize and assess problems.
Must be willing to accept accountability and work well in a team.
Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, weekends, Holidays, possibly 7 days a week, and opposing shifts when needed.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of manufacturing or plant operations experience.
Knowledge of: HACCP, GMP, Personal Safety and Food Safety processes.

Responsibilities

Daily record keeping including: filling out reports, inspections, bin measurements and weight tickets.
Taking flour samples, testing the samples and completing the Certificates of Analysis.
Perform minor repairs to the load out system as necessary.
Safely drive and operate yard tractor to jockey bulk tanks in/out of load out shed and park in yard.
Jockey van trailers in/out of warehouse bays.
Carefully inspect each tank according to procedure and policy.
Facilitate dropping flour loads into bulk tanks.
Fill out necessary inspection reports on tanks.
Assist feed drivers as needed.
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.
Carry out all activities with reliability, integrity, compliance and in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner.
Assist other plant personnel during normal and abnormal operating conditions.
Perform housekeeping, sanitation and infestation control tasks as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.