Mill Utility Operator - Rotating 12 Hour Shifts - Union

Ardent Mills; Hastings (MN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Annual performance bonus

On-the-job training

Paid time off and holidays

Medical & dental benefits

Retirement savings with company match

Mental health & wellness programs

Wellness challenges and rewards

Job summary

Ardent Mills in Hastings, MN is hiring a Mill Utility Operator for rotating 12-hour shifts. No prior experience required; training provided. Shifts rotate 6 weeks, with 3 days on and 3 days off.

You will work in a production environment and support various mill roles including utility, bulk, elevator, and warehouse operators. Compensation includes an hourly rate around 29.36 USD with benefits and opportunities for growth within a safety-focused team.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused with keen problem-solving skills.
• Reliable and hardworking with a can-do attitude.
• Ready to learn new skills and support production goals.
• Flexible to work in multiple areas of the mill and rotate through shifts.
• Strong in mind, safety-focused, and willing to work in varied conditions.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through positions and shifts to support mill operations.
• Collaborate with team to achieve production goals.
• Maintain safety, quality, and cleanliness in assigned areas.

Skills

Customer focus

Problem solving

Reliable

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

Mill Utility Operator - Rotating 12 Hour Shifts - Union

Hastings MN
Full Time

Location:

Hastings MN

Location:

Hastings MN

We feed 100 million people a day. Come join the Ardent Mills Team where you can make a difference in people’s lives every day. No experience necessary; we will train you!

7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM and you rotate every 6 weeks. 3 days on and 3 days off.

At Ardent Mills, we are passionate about our people and our work. Come work alongside like-minded team members that value trust, service, simplicity and safety.

What you Get:

• Competitive Hourly Rates
• Annual Performance Bonus
• On-The-Job Training to increase your skills
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay
• Medical & Dental Benefits plus more
• Retirement Savings with Annual Contribution & Company Match
• Mental / Emotional Wellness Programs (EAP)
• Fit-bit Challenges and Recognition Rewards

Successful Team Members Are:

• Customer focused with keen problem-solving skills
• Reliable, hardworking, with a "can-do" attitude
• Ready to learn new skills and prepared to support others in production goals
• Flexible to work in multiple areas of the mill, rotating through positions and shifts
• Strong in mind (sharp-eyed and safety focus), body (may be required to lift up to 55lbs) and soul (a caring team member)

We are currently looking for Production Associates to grow their careers in:

• Utility Operator
• Bulk Operator
• Elevator Operator
• Warehouse Operator

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.

Location:

Hastings MN

Address:

2005 South Vermillion Street, Hastings MN, 55033

Additional Locations (if applicable):

Employment Type:

Full time

Additional Information:

Competitive Compensation:

Hourly - Hourly Plan, 29.36 USD Hourly

Benefits:

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).

Application Deadline:

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.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.

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