Newton KS

As a Utility Operator, you will be responsible for ensuring the sanitation and cleanliness of sections of the facility and learning the basics of flour milling.

People who successfully adapt to the work environment, job duties and safety culture of Ardent Mills will be considered for promotion into other roles as they become available in the grain elevator, bulk department or mill.

This work requires physical exertion, the ability to learn and follow work instructions, a good safety sense, the willingness to do whatever it takes to deliver, and a strong sense of personal accountability for all of these areas.

To succeed, you must be able to :

Serve others with understanding, respect, and care.

Operate with simplicity, clarity and transparency.

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 :

General labor performing tasks such as vacuuming, brushing, sweeping, scraping, scrubbing and washing of floors, walls, racks and equipment.

Process equipment cleaning. Break down and re-assemble.

Fill out accurate and detailed paperwork

Light maintenance activities involving rollstands, filters, sifters, and other processing equipment.

Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Moderate level of mechanical skills

Possess curiosity and always look for ways to improve procedures

Flexibility regarding work hours

Able to occasionally be involved on different shifts

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions (with or without reasonable accommodation) :

Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as is required by the operating areas (i.e. safety glasses, protective footwear, hearing protection and, at times, a respirator)

Ability to work a rotating schedule including nights, weekends and holidays

Ability to work a machine paced continuous process that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with conditions which include :

Heat / Cold temperatures (inclement weather)

Indoor / Outdoor environment

Dusty environment

Noisy environment

Frequent moving / vibration / or other motion of equipment / processes

Elevated Places

Must 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 reachor lift at shoulder level,above shoulder level,and below shoulder level

Frequentlyclimb stairs and / or ladders

Occasionally lift up-to55pounds

Pull a maximum force of 210 ft. / lbs.

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.

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Last updated : 2024-05-18