Mill Utility Operator (Day Shift Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM-2:30 PM)

Ardent Mills•Lake City, MN

4d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

As a Mill Utility Operator at Ardent Mills, you will help ensure products meet customer requirements at the end of the milling process. The role requires adapting to changing situations and duties while following safety and food safety policies, contributing respectfully as a team member, organizing and prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and learning and sharing new technology. Work must be performed reliably, with integrity and compliance, in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner. Employees who adapt successfully to the work environment, duties, and safety culture may be considered for promotion into other roles as they become available. This position is based at the Ardent Mills production facility in Lake City, Minnesota, and requires regular on-site presence. The posting lists a day shift of 6:30 AM–2:30 PM, while noting that schedules may vary with business and operational needs and could include shift work, overtime, weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities where applicable. The role also requires willingness to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays when needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience using computer tools, including email and spreadsheets.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in dusty environments and wear respiratory protection.
Ability to work in hot and cold conditions.
Ability to climb stairs throughout the workday.
Ability to stand throughout the entire workday.
Willingness to accept accountability and work well on a team.
Willingness and ability to work 12-hour shifts (7 AM–7 PM), including weekends and holidays when needed.
Willingness to cross-train in at least one other position and provide relief duties as needed.
Must be clean shaven for tasks requiring respiratory protection so that a respirator, including an N-95 dust mask, can form a proper seal.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of manufacturing or production experience.

Responsibilities

Complete all tasks on time.
Work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Complete inventory management tasks accurately and on time.
Routinely clean floors, equipment, roofs, and outside grounds.
Perform specialized cleaning, including bin cleaning, rebolting sifters, and changing filter socks.
Work in confined spaces such as dust collectors and bins, and at elevated heights using fall protection.
Perform special duties assigned by management.
Perform basic process maintenance.
Understand and follow personnel and equipment safety policies, sanitation policies, and all Business Unit policies and procedures.
Cross-train in at least one other position and provide relief duties as needed.

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).
Annual incentive opportunity with a targeted bonus of 5% under the OIP plan.
Shift differential for eligible employees assigned to and working shifts outside standard business hours.