Utility Operator / Mill Utility - Rotating Shifts - Union

Ardent Mills•Alton, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Ardent Mills is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as a Full-Time Production Associate. The company is a leading flour milling and ingredients company in North America, focused on producing nutritious products and nourishing communities. They provide comprehensive training and value their people, emphasizing their core values of Trust, Serving, Simplicity, and Safety. This role involves working in various areas of the plant, rotating through positions and shifts, with a strong emphasis on safety and a customer-focused mindset.

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 overall plant operations.