Assistant Miller - 2nd shift - First Year $5,000 Sign On Bonus

Ardent Mills; Richardton (ND); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Ardent Mills is hiring an Assistant Miller for the 2nd shift at our Richardton, ND facility. The role supports the shift miller, runs cleaning operations, and ensures wheat and flour meet specifications while following Food Safety Policies and GMPs.

You’ll learn milling processes, operate equipment, and contribute to safe, efficient production. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, at least 1 year in an industrial setting, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year in an industrial environment.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate specific phases of milling and wheat cleaning as assigned, including sanitation.
• Develop mechanical ability to assist in preventative checks and mill repair.
• Follow schedule and specifications for wheat blending and provide feedback.
• Test and monitor product through milling and cleaning processes.
• Maintain sanitation standards and provide a safe work environment.
• Maintain tools/equipment and apply 5S and continuous improvement practices.
• Document activities and inventories using computer or paper systems.
• Communicate effectively with management, team members and customers.

Skills

Industrial experience

Computer skills

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Miller - 2nd shift - First Year $5,000 Sign On Bonus

As an Assistant Miller, you will be responsible for running the cleaning house side of the mill, supporting the shift miller, and ensuring all wheat and flour meets the required specifications while following all Food Safety Policies and GMPs, and completing sanitation and IPM tasks. You will utilize milling knowledge with the ability to set up machinery to maximize results.

To succeed, you must be able to

• Deliver results in first-time situations by inspiring others and working to earn trust every day
• 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 deadline
• Learn and apply new technology, and share your knowledge with others

Above all you will be expected to carry out all your activities with reliability, integrity, compliance and in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner.

Your responsibilities

• Will be responsible for specific phases of the milling and wheat cleaning operations as assigned by supervisor including sanitation duties
• Develop mechanical ability to assist in all aspects of preventative checks and mill repair
• Accurately follow the schedule and specifications for wheat blending as well as providing feedback
• Learn and proficiently perform testing and monitoring of product through the milling and cleaning processes
• Maintain sanitation standards, in accordance to policies, to provide a safe and food safe work environment
• Maintain all tools/equipment and execute processes in the 5S, Pristine AMPS standards using process tools such as Centerline, 5S, understanding loss through 5why to create continuous improvement process by determining Root Cause and Corrective Actions.
• Maintain documentation of a variety of activities and inventories through computer or paper systems
• Communicate effectively with management, team members and customers

Essential skills and experiences

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in an industrial environment (milling, agricultural, food production, or equivalent)
• Basic skills with computer applications, to include Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn and use new computer programs

Good to have

• 2+ years’ experience in an industrial environment (milling, agricultural, food production, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated mechanical understanding and intermediate troubleshooting ability
• Understanding of safety behaviors within production environment
• Mill Production experience

Physical requirements and working conditions (with or without reasonable accommodation)

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as is required by the operating areas (i.e. safety glasses, protective footwear, hard hat, hearing protection and, at times, a respirator)
• Ability to work a rotating schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to work a machine-paced continuous process that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with conditions which include: Hot/Cold temperatures (inclement weather) Indoor/Outdoor environment Dusty environment (to include Wheat/Gluten allergens) Noisy environment Frequent moving/vibration/ or other motion of equipment/processes Elevated Places
• Ability to perform work safely which may require: Frequently standing, walking, rotating, bending/stooping, twisting, crouching, kneeling, balancing and reaching or lifting at varying heights and levels Frequently climbing stairs and/or ladders Occasionally lifting, shoveling and/or carrying Occasionally pushing and/or pulling Working in confined or elevated places

Other considerations

• Must be able to read, interpret instruction and technology and communicate effectively in English
• Must be willing to work alongside your team including long days, on rotating or varying shifts (days, evenings, and nights) as well as overtime, weekend or holiday work.
• Have willingness for training and development in Milling Practices and Programs (to include other department operations)
• Must be authorized to work in the Unites states without sponsorship now and in the future
• Except where prohibited by law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test and pre-employment background check
• 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.

Location

Richardton ND Address: 3775 Hwy 8, Richardton ND, 58652

Employment Type

Full time

Competitive Compensation

We provide market-driven base pay, based on skills, abilities, and level of experiences. Our salary ranges are broad, and individual salary will be market competitive based on a candidate’s unique set of skills and level of experience. The starting range for this position is $19.40 - $25.93, with additional earning potential possible commensurate with experience. Additionally, we believe that our team members are the reason for our success and all team members are incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved. While the specific bonus plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions, the targeted bonus plan and targeted percentage amount for this role is Bonus - OIP, 5% Annual.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health and Dependent Savings Accounts
• Life and Disability Programs
• Voluntary Benefit Programs
• Company Sponsored Wellness Programs
• Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE).

EEO Commitment

At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills.

En Ardent Mills, todos importan y todos tienen voz. Estamos comprometidos a brindar un ambiente de respeto mutuo donde haya igualdad de oportunidades disponibles para todos los solicitantes y miembros del equipo y las decisiones se basarán en el mérito, la competencia, el desempeño y las necesidades comerciales. Estamos orgullosos de ser un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos por motivos de raza, color, religión, credo, origen nacional, ascendencia, estado civil, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género, discapacidad física o mental, embarazo, información genética, condición de veterano, edad, política. afiliación, o cualquier otra característica no meritoria protegida por ley o no. Juntos, celebrando nuestras diferencias, formamos Ardent Mills. La descripción del puesto anterior ha sido diseñada para indicar la naturaleza general y los deberes y responsabilidades esenciales del trabajo realizado por los empleados dentro de este puesto. Es posible que no contenga un inventario completo de todos los deberes, responsabilidades y calificaciones requeridas de los empleados en este puesto. La descripción, los deberes, las funciones y las responsabilidades están sujetos a cambios a discreción de Ardent Mills.

Shift Differential

The Company provides a shift differential to eligible employees who are assigned to and work shifts outside of standard business hours. Shift differential is paid in addition to the employee's regular base hourly rate and is included in the calculation of the regular rate for overtime purposes.

La Compañía proporciona un diferencial de turno a los empleados elegibles que están asignados a turnos de trabajo y fuera del horario comercial estándar. El diferencial de turnos se paga además de la tarifa horaria básica regular del empleado y se incluye en el cálculo de la tarifa regular para fines de horas extras.

Role Designation

This position is based at an Ardent Mills production facility and requires regular on-site presence to perform the essential functions of the role. Work schedules may vary based on business and operational needs and could include shift work, overtime, weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities where applicable.