Pack Operator - 2nd Shift

Ardent Mills LLC; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Retirement Savings with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ardent Mills LLC is seeking a Pack Operator for our Mount Pocono, PA facility. You will manage packer/palletizer operations, load/unload trucks, maintain inventories, and coordinate with the scheduler to meet production and shipping needs.

This on-site role emphasizes reliability, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. The position requires basic computer skills, clear communication, and experience with packaging equipment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to use computer applications.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Prior experience with packaging equipment (line setup, troubleshooting, quality control).

Responsibilities

• Operate packer and palletizer equipment.
• Load/unload trucks.
• Maintain daily inventories.
• Update flour schedule status.
• Prepare daily production report.
• Prepare COA’s for load orders.
• Warehouse sanitation.
• Flour testing.
• Preventative maintenance.
• All other tasks assigned by supervisor.

Skills

High School diploma

Communication skills

Computer applications

Organization

Packaging equipment experience

Line setup

Troubleshooting

Quality control

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Yard tractor

Bobcat/Track Mobile

Job description

As Pack Operator you will be responsible for the day to day operations of the pack equipment, including flour scheduling, shipping and receiving, inventory control, maintenance and sanitation. The pack operator works with the scheduler to coordinate packing and shipping dates of scheduled orders as well as to communicate flour needs for packing. The pack operator also works with the production supervisor in the inventorying and ordering of packaging materials and the maintenance manager to discuss on preventative and reactive maintenance issues as well as material requests and scheduling repair days.

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.
• Work through 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:

• Operate packer and palletizer equipment.
• Load/unload trucks.
• Maintain daily inventories.
• Update flour schedule status.
• Prepare daily production report.
• Prepare COA’s for load orders.
• Warehouse sanitation.
• Flour testing.
• Preventative maintenance.
• All other tasks necessary assigned by supervisor.

Essential skills and experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Effectively use computer applications
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Prior experience with packaging equipment
  • Line set up
  • Trouble shooting
  • Quality control (sampling, testing)

Good to have:

• Mechanical Aptitude
• Prior experience with manufacturing equipment
• Experience operating mobile equipment including forklift, yard tractor, bobcat or Track Mobile; will train, as needed.
• Inventory control
• Sanitation experience

May be required to pass a physical abilities test with or without reasonable accommodation with the ability to:

• Frequently stand, walk, rotate,bend/stoop, twist, crouch, kneel, balance and reachor lift at shoulder level,above shoulder level,and below shoulder level
• Frequentlyclimb stairs and/or ladders
• Occasionally lift/shovel/carry up to55 pounds
• Occasionally push up to 200 pounds of force
• Occasionally pull/torque up to 210 pounds of force

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:

Mount Pocono PA

Address:
258 Harvest Lane, Pocono Summit PA, 18346

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 $23.00 - $25.00, 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).

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.