Elevator Operator - 2nd shift

Ardent MillsLake City, MN
$18 - $23Onsite

About The Position

Ardent Mills is seeking a Full-Time Production Associate - Elevator Operator to join their team. This role involves operating and maintaining elevators or lifts and performing sanitation duties to maintain food safety requirements within production facilities. The primary function is to ensure the smooth and efficient movement of raw materials, such as grains or ingredients, throughout the facility to support the production of the final product. The company provides comprehensive on-the-job training and emphasizes values of Trust, Serving, Simplicity, and Safety. This position contributes to the production of nutritious products distributed across North America.

Requirements

  • Customer-focused mindset and exceptional problem-solving skills.
  • Reliable, hardworking, and possess a "can-do" attitude.
  • Adaptable and willing to work in various areas of our plant rotating through positions and shifts.
  • Place a strong emphasis on safety and take pride in their work.
  • Must be able to ascend and descend stairs, multiple times per day.
  • Climb ladder, step and extension.
  • Able to lift to 50 pounds and exert 20 pounds of force.
  • Frequently stand, walk, rotate, bend/stoop, twist, crouch, kneel, balance and reach at shoulder level and below shoulder level.
  • Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs., kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including a dust mask.
  • Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above).
  • Team members 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

  • Embrace learning new skills and supporting team members in achieving production goals.

Responsibilities

  • Operating and maintaining the elevators or lifts.
  • Performing sanitation duties to maintain food safety requirements.
  • Ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of raw materials, such as grains or ingredients, throughout the facility.
  • Supporting the production of the final product.

Benefits

  • Annual performance bonus
  • On-the-job training
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
  • Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
  • Retirement savings with annual contribution and company match
  • Mental/emotional wellness programs (Employee Assistance Programs)
  • Recognition and perk rewards
  • 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)
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