Yard Jockey / Bulk Trailer Loader - 2nd OR 3rd Shift - $5,000 First Year Sign-On Bonus

Ardent Mills•Mount Pocono, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ardent Mills is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as a Bulk Operator. This role involves operating bulk load out systems, flows, and equipment, as well as managing the loading and jockeying of bulk and van trailers. The position requires the ability to troubleshoot systems and take corrective action. Responsibilities include blending flour and ingredients to specifications, completing customer paperwork accurately, and utilizing computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Access, and Excel for customer blend updates. Comprehensive training is provided.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Strong reading comprehension, writing, and math skills.
Proficient in English both written and verbally.
Strong work planning and decision-making skills.
Analytical skills to recognize and assess problems.
Must be able to use a computer and have working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Access, and Excel.
Must be willing to accept accountability and work well in a team.
Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, weekends, Holidays, possibly 7 days a week, and opposing shifts when needed.
Must be willing to get cross-trained in at least one other position for development within the facility and to provide any relief duties as needed.
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.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of manufacturing or plant operations experience.
Knowledge of: HACCP, GMP, Personal Safety and Food Safety processes.

Responsibilities

Daily record keeping including: filling out reports, inspections, bin measurements and weight tickets.
Taking flour samples, testing the samples and completing the Certificates of Analysis.
Must have mechanical aptitude as minor repairs to the load out system may be necessary.
Safely drive and operate yard tractor to jockey bulk tanks in/out of load out shed and park in yard. Also jockey van trailers in/out of warehouse bays.
Carefully inspect each tank according to procedure and policy.
Facilitate dropping flour loads into bulk tanks.
Fill out necessary inspection reports on tanks.
Assist feed drivers as needed.
Perform duties and deliver results in new situations while adhering to safety and food safety policies without compromising the team’s values.
Serve others with understanding, respect, and care.
Operate with simplicity, clarity and transparency.
Deal with and drive change.
Organize, prioritize and own multiple tasks while meeting or exceeding deadlines.
Learn and apply new technology, and share your knowledge with others.
Carry out all activities with reliability, integrity, compliance and in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner.
Housekeeping, sanitation and infestation control tasks as assigned.
Must perform other duties as assigned.
Assist other plant personnel during normal and abnormal operating conditions.