Utility

Ardent Mills; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Annual performance bonus

On-the-job training

PTO and holidays

Medical & dental benefits

Retirement savings with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ardent Mills in Albany, NY is hiring a Full-time Production Associate to support safe, efficient operations on the production floor. You'll rotate through plant areas and shifts, maintain equipment, follow safety protocols, and contribute to high-quality flour and ingredient production for North America.

We offer on-the-job training, competitive hourly pay, PTO, benefits, and a comprehensive benefits package plus retirement matching.

Qualifications

• Must be customer‑minded with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Reliable, hardworking and with a can‑do attitude.
• Able to learn quickly and support team members to hit production goals.
• Willing to rotate through plant areas and shifts while maintaining safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain utility systems; perform sanitation duties to ensure food safety and compliance.

Skills

Customer focus

Problem solving

Reliability

Team support

Adaptability

Safety mindset

Willingness to learn

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 are 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.

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

Employment Type

Full time

Additional Information

Competitive Compensation: Hourly - Hourly Plan, 26.33 USD Hourly

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).

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.

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.

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.

Together We Make Ardent Mills

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.