Utility Operator / Mill Utility - Rotating Shifts - Union

Ardent Mills•Alton, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ardent Mills is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as a Full-Time Production Associate, specifically in the role of Utility Operator. This role is crucial for maintaining and operating utility systems and equipment, as well as performing sanitation duties to ensure food safety. The Utility Operator plays a key part in the smooth and efficient functioning of the plant, supporting overall operations and food safety compliance. The company provides comprehensive training and values its employees, emphasizing trust, serving, simplicity, and safety. This is an opportunity to contribute to the production of nutritious products and nourish communities.

Requirements

Customer-focused mindset and exceptional problem-solving skills.
Reliable, hardworking, and possess a "can-do" attitude.
Embrace learning new skills and supporting team members in achieving production goals.
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.

Responsibilities

Maintaining and operating various utility systems and equipment.
Performing sanitation duties to maintain food safety requirements essential for production processes.
Ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning and food safety compliance to support the overall operations of our plants.