Elevator Operator IV

Ardent Mills•Decatur, AL

1d•$27•Onsite

About The Position

Ardent Mills is the leading flour milling and ingredients company in North America, seeking passionate individuals to join their team as an Elevator Operator IV. This role is for the 2nd shift, but requires availability to work all shifts. The position demands comprehensive knowledge of all Elevator operations, including the unloading of wheat from railcars, barges, and trucks, and the associated paperwork. Responsibilities extend to performing all tasks within the Elevator Department, assisting with marine operations, and conducting quality control tests on products using tools like the FOSS for moisture and protein analysis. The operator will also be responsible for minor equipment maintenance, clearing spouts, operating cleaner/scalpers, and maintaining equipment. The role involves backing up other Elevator Operators and performing sanitation and housekeeping duties. Due to production needs, the position requires availability 7 days a week on rotating shifts to cover for illness and vacations. Ardent Mills values customer focus, reliability, a 'can-do' attitude, a willingness to learn new skills, and flexibility to work in various mill areas and shifts. Team members are expected to be sharp-eyed, safety-focused, capable of lifting up to 55lbs, and supportive of colleagues.

Requirements

Must be knowledgeable in all operations associated with the Elevator
Must be able to perform all jobs within the Elevator Department
Able to assist in opening, closing, and setting up barges
Knowledgeable in sample collecting and proper testing of products for quality control programs and specifications related to wheat blends and transfers
Able to use the FOSS to run moisture and protein
Able to run test weights on incoming wheat and blend mill mix as determined by management
Must be able to perform minor maintenance and critical inspections on equipment that is related to the Elevator Department
Able to perform greasing, clear out objects from spouts, operate cleaner/scalper and maintain equipment
Ability to adequately perform sanitation and housekeeping duties
Customer focused with keen problem-solving skills
Reliable, hardworking, with a "can-do" attitude
Ready to learn new skills
Flexible to work in multiple areas of the mill, rotating through positions and shifts
Strong in mind (sharp-eyed and safety focus)
Strong in body (may be required to lift up to 55lbs)
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
May be required to pass a physical abilities test

Responsibilities

Be knowledgeable in all operations associated with the Elevator
Unload wheat railcars, barges, trucks
Process paperwork that applies to elevator operations
Perform all jobs within the Elevator Department
Assist in opening, closing, and setting up barges
Collect samples and perform proper testing of products for quality control programs and specifications related to wheat blends and transfers
Use the FOSS to run moisture and protein tests
Run test weights on incoming wheat and blend mill mix as determined by management
Perform minor maintenance and critical inspections on equipment that is related to the Elevator Department
Perform greasing
Clear out objects from spouts
Operate cleaner/scalper and maintain equipment
Back up Elevator III (Elevator Operator) and Elevator II (Marine Leg Operator)
Adequately perform sanitation and housekeeping duties
Perform other duties as reasonably required by a supervisor
Support others in production goals
Work in multiple areas of the mill, rotating through positions and shifts