Bulk Plant Loader (Night Shift 6:30p-6:30a)

Ardent Mills; Lake City, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement matching

Wellness programs

PTO & holidays

EAP program

Employee recognition

Job summary

Ardent Mills is seeking a Bulk Plant Loader for the Lake City, MN facility on the night shift (6:30p-6:30a). The role involves blending flour to meet specifications, operating lab instruments, data entry, and liaising with drivers and CSR teams.

Cross training, safety, and reliable performance are emphasized throughout the role. The job requires lifting, operating equipment, and flexible hours including weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• Follow verbal and written instructions (English)
• Communicate with peers and supervisors (English)
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software for production

Responsibilities

• Perform as lead person as needed.
• Must be a self-starter and work as a team player.
• Must have excellent planning and organization skills.
• Responsible for understanding and following all safety policies (GMP, HACCP, Sanitation)
• Enter data into plant control system for record keeping and create COA as needed.
• Must have good communication skills with CSR, truck drivers, railroad crew and others.
• Be available for overtime as required for daily and weekend operations.
• Assist in operations as directed by Production Supervisor.
• Participate in department meetings and facility teams for safety, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

English communication

Team communication

Basic computer skills

Job description

Bulk Plant Loader (Night Shift 6:30p-6:30a)

Lake City MN – Full Time

Your role:

As a Bulk Plant Loader, you will be responsible for ensuring that Ardent Mills products meet customer requirements at the end of the milling process. Ardent Mills insists on hiring talented individuals looking to cross train in multiple areas within the Mill operation. The Bulk Plant Loader reports to the Production Manager and will be expected to carry out all their activities with reliability, integrity, compliance in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner. 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 deadlines.
• 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:

• Perform as lead person as needed.
• Must be a self-starter and work as a team player.
• Must have excellent planning and organization skills.
• Responsible for understanding and following all personnel and equipment safety policies; all GMP, HACCP, Sanitation policies; following all Business Unit policies and procedures.
• Must be trained in the performance of Preventative Maintenance.
• Understand written customer specifications and blend flour to meet customer specifications.
• Analyze flour with lab instruments. Safely operate lab analytical instruments.
• Must have good computer skills.
• Enter data into plant control system for record keeping. Create COA as needed.
• Must have good communication skills for interaction with CSR’s, truck drivers and railroad switch crew and all other employees.
• Be available for overtime as required for daily and weekend operations of the plant.
• Assist in operations on an as needed basis as directed by the Production Supervisor.
• Actively participate in department meetings and facility teams relating to the improvement of plant safety, quality, innovation and efficiency.
• Perform any tasks reasonably assigned.

Essential skills and experience:

• Follow verbal and written instructions (English).
• Communicate with peers and supervisors (English).
• Basic computer skills and have the ability to learn new software for production.

Good to have:

• One year operating mobile equipment including forklift, bobcat, or Track Mobile; will train, as needed.

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

• Ascend and descend stairs throughout the facility.
• Climb ladders (both step and extension).
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment.
• Able to work in a dusty environment and wear respiratory protection.

Other considerations:

• Must be willing to accept accountability and work well in a team.
• 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.
• Must be willing to work assigned shifts, weekends, holidays and opposing shifts 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.

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:

Lake City MN

Address: 905 West Marion Street, Lake City MN, 55041

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 $23.61 - $25.61, 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)

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.

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 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. 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.

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.

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.