Pack Operator
Listed on 2026-07-10
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Pack Operator
Shift: 8pm-8am, will work on a rotating schedule. Will train on 1st shift for several weeks.
Your Role: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.
ToSucceed, 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.
- Operate packer and palletizer equipment.
- Load/unload trucks and railcars using forklift or pallet jack.
- Manage order schedule and daily inventory.
- Prepare daily production report.
- Prepare COA's (Certificate of Analysis) for load orders.
- Warehouse sanitation.
- Analyze flour with lab instruments.
- Perform basic preventive maintenance.
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.
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Prior experience with manufacturing equipment
- Experience operating mobile equipment including forklift, yard tractor, bobcat or Track Mobile; will train, as needed.
- 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 reach or lift at shoulder level, above shoulder level, and below shoulder level
- Frequently climb stairs and/or ladders
- Occasionally lift/shovel/carry up to 55 pounds
- Occasionally push up to 200 pounds of force
- Occasionally pull/torque up to 210 pounds of force
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, aboriginality, 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.
Newton KS
Address: 300 East Broadway Street, Newton KS, 67114
Additional Information: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 $20.00 - $22.00, 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.
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