Bulk Loader; 1st Shift

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 - Bulk Loader

• Competitive hourly rates starting at $24.00
• 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

• 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

• Utility Operators: Responsible for maintaining and operating various utility systems and equipment, and sanitation duties to maintain food safety requirements essential for the production processes. This role ensures smooth functioning and food safety compliance to support overall operations.
• Bulk Operators: Responsible for loading bulk delivery vessels and sanitation duties to maintain food safety requirements and ensure compliance within the bulk department, supporting the production process.
• Elevator Operators: Responsible for operating and maintaining elevators or lifts, and sanitation duties to maintain food safety requirements used within our production facilities. Their primary role is to ensure efficient movement of raw materials throughout the facility to production of the final product.
• Warehouse Operators: Responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of the warehouse, sanitation duties to maintain food safety requirements within our production facilities, involving various tasks related to receiving, storing, organizing, forklift operation and distributing our raw materials and finished products.
• 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.

• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs multiple times per day
• Climb ladder, step, and extension
• Able to lift up 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
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions including 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:

Ayer MA

Address: 35 Nemco Way, Ayer MA, 01432

Employment Type:

Full time

 The hiring process includes a telephone screening, an interview, and an offer stage. A background check may take up to 10 business days.

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