Pack Operator - 2nd Shift

Ardent Mills; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Annual performance bonus

On-the-job training

Generous PTO and holiday pay

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement savings with company match

Mental health wellness programs

Recognition and perk rewards

Job summary

Ardent Mills is hiring a Full-Time Production Associate at our Albany, NY facility. You will operate pack equipment, assist with sanitation, and support production goals across rotating shifts.

A strong emphasis on safety and teamwork ensures daily operations run smoothly while delivering quality products. We offer on-the-job training, competitive hourly pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, medical/dental, retirement matching, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused mindset and problem-solving skills required.
• Reliable, hardworking with a can-do attitude.
• Willingness to learn new skills and support team goals.
• Safety-focused with pride in workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Operate pack equipment and sanitation duties to maintain food safety in the pack department.
• Support production goals and contribute to smooth packaging process.
• Rotate through plant positions and shifts as needed.
• Uphold safety standards and quality expectations.

Skills

Customer-focused mindset

Problem-solving skills

Reliable

Safety awareness

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

What's in it for you?

• Competitive hourly rates
• 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:

• 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.

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: Albany NY

Address: 101 Normanskill St, Albany NY, 12202

Additional Locations (if applicable):

Employment Type:

Full time

Additional Information:

Competitive Compensation: Hourly - Hourly Plan, 30.47 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:

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.

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.

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.

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 Together We Make Ardent Mills Whether we’re making innovative breakthroughs or nutritious food. Whether we’re making our processes more sustainable or our communities more prosperous. Whether we’re making our customers happy or making progress in our own careers. At Ardent Mills, we all get to make something special every day. Join us and you can too. Learn more about doing work you can be truly proud of with North America’s leading flour supplier. Joining Ardent Mills means making a commitment to yourself and to the other members of our team. We call this Our Promise. All of us share responsibility for the success of Ardent Mills. We work closely together in teams and across functions. Nobody is left isolated or unsupported. Everyone matters. Everyone has a voice. This gives each of us the opportunity to create something special every day. And, when we come together, that’s when truly amazing things happen. Together, we make our customers' success the focus of our business. Together, we make the innovative breakthroughs that shape our industry. Together, we make communities healthier and more prosperous. Together, we are raising the bar for a more sustainable world. Together, we make the food that nourishes North America. Together, we can make our ambitions a reality.