Rail Switch Operator

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The Rail Switch Operator is responsible for spotting and moving wheat and flour cars on the property. This role is required to unload vessels and ensure all inbound and outbound containers are sealed according to Ardent Mills requirements. The Rail Switch Operator will take product samples to ensure product meets all appropriate specifications, run required quality tests.

• Operate a Shuttle Wagon and move railcars on the property.
• Unload flour/screening from vessels.
• Unload wheat from vessels.
• Ensure product meets all specifications through Quality Inspection
• Take wheat samples, test the samples, make sure wheat meets federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Must have mechanical aptitude as minor repairs to the equipment may be necessary.
• Comply with Master Sanitation Schedules and perform daily housekeeping assignments.
• Perform basic maintenance duties as required.

Education:

• HS Diploma or GED

Experience:

• 1-2 Years of relevant experience
• Manufacturing or plant operations experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 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
• Strong reading comprehension, writing, and math skills
• Ability to run large equipment (fork truck, Shuttle Wagon)
• Knowledge of: HACCP, GMP, Personal Safety and Food Safety processes preferred
• Analytical skills to recognize and assess problems preferred
• Must be willing to accept accountability and work well in a team
• 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
• Assist other plant personnel during normal and abnormal operating conditions
• Housekeeping, sanitation, and infestation control tasks as assigned
• Must perform other duties as assigned

Language

• Proficient in English both written and verbally

Physical Demands

• Able to lift 50 pounds and exert 20 pounds of force
• Ascend and descend stairs throughout the facility
• Wear the required Personal Protection Equipment

Working Conditions

• Able to work in a production environment and wear respiratory protection
• Able to work in hot and cold conditions
• Must be willing and able to work 4am to 12pm and work occasional 12-hour shifts
• Required to work weekends, Holidays, potentially 7 days a week to support business needs

• Must be clean shaven when N95 or other respiratory protection is required to ensure a proper seal