Bulk Operator II

Position

Full‑time Production Associate (Bulk Operator II)

• Competitive hourly rates starting at $30.07
• Annual performance bonus
• On‑the‑job training to enhance your skills
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 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
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  Responsible for maintaining and operating various utility systems, sanitation duties to keep food safety compliant, and supporting the overall operations of our plants.
• Bulk Operators
  :
  Responsible for loading bulk delivery vessels, sanitation duties to maintain food safety requirements, and ensuring compliance within the bulk department.
• Elevator Operators
  :
  Responsible for operating and maintaining elevators or lifts, sanitation duties to keep food safety compliant, and ensuring smooth movement of raw materials throughout the facility.
• Warehouse Operators
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  Responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of the warehouse, sanitation duties to maintain food safety, and tasks related to receiving, storing, organizing, forklift operation, and distributing raw materials and finished products.
• Pack Operators
  :
  Responsible for operating pack equipment, processing, and packing products, sanitation duties to maintain food safety, and ensuring compliance within the pack department.

• 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
• Perform physical job duties such as bending, lifting, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, dust, loud noise, using personal protective equipment (PPE) such as a dust mask
• Work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
• Team members must be clean shaven to perform tasks where respiratory protection is required and where a respirator (including N‑95 dust mask) requires a proper seal for adequate protection

Hastings, MN 55033

2005 South Vermillion Street, Hastings MN, 55033

Full time

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.

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