Bulk Operator IV (3rd Shift)

Ardent Mills; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

On-the-job training

Generous PTO and holidays

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement savings with company match

Employee Assistance Programs

Recognition and perk rewards

Job summary

Ardent Mills in Chattanooga, TN is hiring for Full-Time Production Associates across Utility, Bulk, Elevator, Warehouse, and Pack roles. This on-site position offers a 12-hour 3rd shift with competitive base pay and a 5% target bonus, plus comprehensive benefits and PTO. You will contribute to safe, efficient production while rotating through areas of the plant.

Join a team that values safety and teamwork. Training is provided, and there are opportunities to grow within a leading flour milling

Qualifications

• Customer-focused mindset and exceptional problem-solving skills
• Reliable, hardworking and a can-do attitude
• Willingness to learn new skills and support team to achieve production goals
• Adaptable and able to work in various plant areas and shifts
• Strong emphasis on safety and working safely

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate various utility systems and sanitation duties to meet food safety requirements.
• Load bulk deliver vessels and perform sanitation duties in the bulk department.
• Operate and maintain elevators/lifts and sanitation duties to ensure material movement.
• Oversee warehouse operations, sanitation, forklift tasks, and proper storage of materials.
• Operate pack equipment, including processing, packing, and sanitation duties to ensure product quality.

Job description

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.

Position: Full-Time Production Associate (Bulk Operator IV)

Shift: 12-Hour 3rd Shift

What's in it for you?

• Annual performance bonus
• On-the-job training to enhance your skills
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits and more
• Retirement savings with annual contribution and company match
• Mental/emotional wellness programs (Employee Assistance Programs)
• Recognition and perk rewards

We're looking for individuals who:

• 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

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.

Bulk Operators : Responsible for loading bulk deliver vessels and sanitation duties to maintain food safety requirements and ensure compliance within the bulk department to support the production process. This role plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient bulk loading of our products.

Elevator Operators : Responsible for operating and maintaining the elevators or lifts and sanitation duties to maintain food safety requirements used within our production facilities. Their primary role is to ensure the smooth and efficient movement of raw materials, such as grains or ingredients, throughout the facility to production of the final product.

Warehouse Operators : Responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of the warehouse and sanitation duties to maintain food safety requirements within our production facilities. They are involved in various tasks related to receiving, storing, organizing, forklift operation and distributing our raw materials and finished products.

Pack Operators : Responsible for operations of the pack equipment, processing, packing products and sanitation duties to maintain food safety requirements and ensure compliance within the pack department to support the production process. This role plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient packaging of our products.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity for you to make an impact and advance your career in a stable and thriving industry!

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

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.

Join our team now and be part of our incredible journey to transform how the world is nourished!

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.

Location:

Chattanooga TN

Address:

1B Riverside Lane, Chattanooga TN, 37406

Additional Locations (if applicable):

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.

At Ardent Mills we offer a wide range of benefits to our team members and their eligible family members. Some of our great benefit programs you may be eligible for include:

• 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).

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.

Ardent Mills is dedicated to advancing the future of food by creating innovative grain-based ingredients through collaboration and expertise in nutrition and culinary creativity.

Food and Beverage Manufacturing Manufacturing

Location Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States