Utility Operator - 1st Shift

Ardent Mills•Albany, NY

27d•$26•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to join a team that makes a difference in people's lives? Look no further! Ardent Mills is the leading flour milling and ingredients company in North America, and we are seeking passionate individuals like you to be a part of Our Mission. We provide comprehensive training to ensure your success. Join us and contribute to the production of nutritious products that are distributed across North America, going beyond our customer expectations, and helping to nourish communities. At Ardent Mills, we value our people and take pride in our work. You'll have the chance to work alongside a diverse group of team members who prioritize Our Values of Trust, Serving, Simplicity, and Safety. Position: Full-Time Production Associate We're currently seeking Production Associates to excel in the following roles: Utility Operators: Responsible for maintaining and operating various utility systems and equipment and sanitation duties to maintain food safety requirements that are essential for the production processes. This role involves ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning and food safety compliance to support the overall operations of our plants. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity for you to make an impact and advance your career in a stable and thriving industry!

Requirements

Have a customer-focused mindset and exceptional problem-solving skills
Are reliable, hardworking, and possess a "can-do" attitude
Embrace learning new skills and supporting team members in achieving production goals
Are 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

Responsible for maintaining and operating various utility systems and equipment
Sanitation duties to maintain food safety requirements that are essential for the production processes
Ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning and food safety compliance to support the overall operations of our plants.