Job Type: Full time
Pack Operator - 2nd shift - First Year $3,000 Sign On Bonus$22/hour + shift differentialAre 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.The Role:As Packer/Palletizer 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 packer works with the scheduler to coordinate packing and shipping dates of scheduled orders as well as to communicate flour needs for packing. The packer also works with the production supervisor in the inventorying and ordering of packaging materials and the maintenance manager to confer on preventative and reactive maintenance issues as well as material requests and scheduling repair days.To succeed, 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.Deal with 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.Your responsibilities:Operate packer and palletizer equipment.Load/unload trucks.Maintain daily inventories.Update flour schedule status.Prepare daily production report.Prepare COA’s for load orders.Warehouse sanitation.Flour testing.Preventative maintenance.All other tasks necessary assigned by supervisor.Essential skills and experience:High School Diploma or GED preferredPrior experience with packaging equipmentLine set upTrouble shootingQuality control (sampling, testing)Good to have:Forklift experienceInventory controlSanitation experienceMechanical AptitudePhysical requirements and working conditions (with or without reasonable accommodation):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 forceOccasionally pull/torque up to 210 pounds of forceFlexible work availability, Emergency and Mandatory Overtime: Open to all Shifts and OTTake the first step to build your career with Ardent Mills using our quick easy apply at https://www.ardentmillscareers.com/                                        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.EEO CommitmentAt 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.The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position.  It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.Location:Mankato MNAddress:200 North Riverfront Drive, Mankato MN, 56001Additional Locations (if applicable):Employment Type:Full timeAdditional Information: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. The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of 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. La descripción del puesto anterior ha sido diseñada para indicar la naturaleza general y los deberes y responsabilidades esenciales del trabajo realizado por los empleados dentro de este puesto. Es posible que no contenga un inventario completo de todos los deberes, responsabilidades y calificaciones requeridas de los empleados en este puesto. La descripción, los deberes, las funciones y las responsabilidades están sujetos a cambios a discreción de Ardent Mills.