Warehouse Operator I/Utility

Ardent Mills•Alton, IL

2d•$27•Onsite

About The Position

Exciting Job Opportunity at Ardent Mills! 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. Warehouse Operator I/Utility Responsible for cleaning railcars, moving railcars, loading/unloading railcars, assisting with feed load out, and feeding in bagged flour. Maintaining the sanitary conditions of the facility while following all Food Safety Policies and GMPs, completing Sanitation and IPM work orders as needed. The PLW Utility will work be able to work any shift (1st/2nd/3rd shifts) and occasionally 12 hour shifts depending on scheduling needs for purposes of covering other PLW Utilities and Warehouse Operator III sick days, vacation days, or other long term PLW Utility and Warehouse Operator III absences.

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.
Must be able to comprehend and follow written/verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

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Routine cleaning of floors, stairs, equipment, roofs and outside grounds. Use brooms, shovels, dust mop as needed. Blow down overheads as needed.
Specialized cleaning & repair tasks such as bin cleanings, filter sock changes, and other equipment cleaning as needed.
Dump barrels into trash or other receptacles.
Shovel product as needed.
Feed in bags, ability to frequently handle individual 50lb bags with proper tracking documentation.
Performs all Food Safety Tasks in work area, keeps up with MSS tasks and signs off at the appropriate frequencies.
Responsible for understanding and following all personnel and equipment safety and food safety policies; IPM/Sanitation policies; following all Business Unit policies and procedures.
Follows all GMP’s.
Ascend and Descend stairs throughout the facility.
Climb ladders
Will legibly complete documentation for their specific areas.
Work periodically in confined spaces.
Will be required to operate mobile equipment, including forklift and trackmobile. Will receive training and certification in mobile equipment operation as appropriate.
Wear required PPE, including fitted respiratory protection.
Work periodically in elevated heights.
Wear full body harness as needed.
Must be able to follow cleaning instructions, policies, and procedures for load out areas.
Must be able to follow cleaning instructions, policies, and procedure for railcars.
Must be able to receive and unload flour from railcars into the facility.
Coordinate with Lab personnel on product quality and documentation.
Must be able follow the railcar seal policy and procedure and complete seal verifications.
Must understand how to properly use all rail safety equipment.
Must understand the proper way to use equipment for loading and unloading of railcars in a safe manner.
Must be fully competent in the bulk loading systems, functions, and flow.
Must be able to efficiently and safely move railcars using the trackmobile.
Must be familiar with the basic flow of the bulk feed equipment and systems.
Must be able to facilitate the feed truck loading process and handle all paperwork.
Any other sanitation or cleaning task assigned to complete to maintain our Environmental, Health, Safety and Food Safety Standards.
Must possess and utilize effective communication and personal interaction skills with all external and inter-departmental plant personnel associated to ensure maximum operational efficiency
Must demonstrate through personal results a commitment to high production standards and be a team player.
Ability to handle pressure and stress.
Must be ethical in all decision making.
Must be able to comprehend and follow written/verbal instructions.
Communicate effectively with peers and supervisors.
Will adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
Other job tasks / functions as assigned by management