Utility Operator - Union

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 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 customer expectations and helping to nourish communities.

At Ardent Mills, we value our people and take pride in our work. You will have the chance to work alongside a diverse group of team members who prioritize our values of Trust, Serving, Simplicity, and Safety.

Full‑Time Production Associate

• Competitive hourly rates starting at $28.29
• Annual performance bonus
• On‑the‑job training to enhance your skills
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Comprehensive medical and dental 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 and equipment, as well as sanitation duties to meet food safety requirements essential to production. This role supports smooth and efficient plant operations and involves blending flour.

• Ability 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
• Perform bending, lifting up to 50 lbs., kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely
• Work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions (heat, cold, dust, loud noise) with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including 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.

Hastings, MN – 2005 South Vermillion Street, Hastings MN 55033

Job Type: Full time

We offer a wide range of benefits to eligible employees and their families, including:

• 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. Our hiring decisions are 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.

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