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Production Associate

Ardent Mills
Kenosha, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/29/2025
Utility Operator

Once cross trained the individual must be able to work alternate shifts, 3 PM to 11 PM and 11 PM to 7 AM.

Your Role

As a Utility Operator (Production Associate), you will be responsible for maintaining the sanitary condition of the facility and to be skilled up in 2 operating positions in the plant to build bench strength and to fill in for those positions when vacant for various reasons. 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.

To Succeed, You Must Be Able To

  • Perform duties and deliver results in new situations while adhering to safety and food safety policies without compromising the team’s values.
  • 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

  • Routine cleaning of floors, equipment, roofs and outside grounds in any department there is a need.
  • Specialized cleaning tasks such as bin cleanings, rebolt sifter, filter sock changes
  • Basic process maintenance.
  • Get cross-trained in at least two different operator jobs.
  • Responsible for understanding and following all personnel and equipment safety policies; Sanitation policies; following all Business Unit policies and procedures.
  • Special duties assigned by management.

Essential Skills And Experience

  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Proficient in computer tools including email and spreadsheets.
  • Proficient in English both written and verbally.

Good To Have

  • At least one year of manufacturing or plant operations experience.  

Physical requirements and working conditions (with or without reasonable accommodation):

  • Able to lift 50 pounds and exert 20 pounds of force.
  • Able to work in an environment that may contain dust and wear respiratory protection. 
  • Able to work in hot and cold conditions.  
  • Job will entail working on feet and walking about facility 80% of the shift
  • Ascend and Descend stairs throughout the facility.
  • Climb step and extension ladders as well as on top of rail cars (if necessary).  
  • Wear the required PPE. 

Other Considerations

  • Must be willing to accept accountability and work well in a team.
  • Work schedule with options for OT Start – give current employer 2 weeks’ notice
  • Shifts – 1st Shift (7am to 3pm) Options to work OT are available and some weekends.
  • Must be willing to get cross-trained in at least one other position for development within the facility and to provide any relief duties as needed.
  • Once cross trained the individual must be able to work alternate shifts, 3 PM to 11 PM and 11 PM to 7 AM.

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.

Take the first step to build your career with Ardent Mills using our quick easy apply at https://www.ardentmillscareers.com/

Location:

Kenosha WI

Address

6509 77TH Avenue, Kenosha WI, 53142

Additional Locations (if applicable):

Employment Type

Full time

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 $17.90 - $23.90, 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.

Benefits

At Ardent Mills we offer a wide range of benefits to our team members and their eligible family members. Some of our great benefit programs you may be eligible for include:

  • 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).

Application Deadline

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.

Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer

At Ardent Mills, the security of our employees and candidates is a priority. We will never request sensitive information such as your bank account information, social security number, or other non-publicly available information during the application and interview process. If someone asks you for sensitive information, we strongly advise that you assume that individual is not affiliated with Ardent Mills. Some things to watch out for:

  • Slightly altered or unprofessional email addresses. Ardent Mills’ Recruitment team only corresponds from email addresses with the domain first.last.talent@ardentmills.com or first.last@ardentmills.com.
  • Vague job requirements or job descriptions. Our open job opportunities and descriptions can be found at ardentmillscareers.com

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