Assistant Miller - Day Shift

Ardent Mills; Pocono, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Retirement Savings with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

Ardent Mills in Mount Pocono, PA is seeking an Assistant Miller to support the shift miller and operate the cleaning house within our mill. You will ensure wheat and flour meet specifications while adhering to Food Safety Policies and GMPs, and you will set up machinery to maximize throughput.

You will perform sanitation, assist in maintenance, monitor blending schedules, and document activities while working a rotating schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an industrial environment (milling, agricultural, food production, or equivalent).
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new programs.

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 maintenance and mill repair.
• Follow the schedule and specifications for wheat blending and provide feedback.
• Learn and perform testing and monitoring of product through milling and cleaning processes.
• Maintain sanitation standards according to policies to ensure a safe, food-safe work environment.
• Maintain tools/equipment and implement 5S, Pristine AMPS standards using Centerline and 5S to drive root cause and corrective actions.
• Document activities and inventories in computer or paper systems.
• Communicate effectively with management, team members, and customers.

Skills

Industrial experience

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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

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 abilityUnderstanding 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 reachingor lifting at varying heights and levels
• Frequentlyclimbing stairs and/or ladders
• Occasionally lifting, shovelingand/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.

The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.

Location:

Mount Pocono PA

Address:

258 Harvest Lane, Pocono Summit PA, 18346

Employment Type:

Full time

Additional Information:

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 $22.00 - $24.00, 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. The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees in this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of 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:

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. 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.

Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer:

At Ardent Mills, the security of our employees and candidates is a priority. We will never request sensitive information such as your bank account information, social security number, or other non-publicly available information during the application and interview process. If someone asks you for sensitive information, we strongly advise that you assume that individual is not affiliated with Ardent Mills. Some things to watch out for:

• Slightly altered or unprofessional email addresses. Ardent Mills’ Recruitment team only corresponds from email addresses with the domain [e-mail] or [e-mail].
• Vague job requirements or job descriptions. Our open job opportunities and descriptions can be found at ardentmillscareers.com.