Bulk Operator III

Bulk Operator III will be able to work any shift (1st / 2nd / 3rd shifts) and occasionally 12-hour shifts depending on scheduling needs for purposes of covering other Warehouse team member sick days, vacation days, or other long-term absences.

Your role :

• Perform all tasks required of the Bulk Operator II.
• Must be trained and qualified as a Warehouse Operator II.
• Must perform Warehouse Operator II role at least once (eight consecutive hours) every three months to hold qualifications for this position.
• Qualifications will be monitored by the Production Manager.
• Can fill either position for required overtime per seniority.
• Work as a team with others on shift to operate and meet cleaning standards
• Use computers to operate process equipment, document production reports, shift reports. Enter open, close, and input information into prism.
• Interact with other departments to communicate workflow, milling schedule, and equipment issues.
• Ensure employee safety, food safety and product quality.
• Complete all required documentation for their specific areas.
• Communicating issues to co-workers and supervisors regarding maintenance. This include but is not limited to unfinished jobs, ongoing projects, preventative maintenance, and other issues that arise.
• Perform all sanitation needs for work area ex. cleaning up spills, keeping the dust build-up to a minimum.
• Participate in assigned repair day work including but not limited to working filter, sifters, and internal cleaning and repairs.
• Works with co-workers to complete sanitation needs in other areas when needed.
• 5S all areas.
• Any other sanitation or cleaning task assigned to complete to maintain our Environmental, Health, Safety and Food Safety Standards.
• Have working knowledge of and the ability to use computers, database, production software and internet-based programs.
• Wear required PPE.
• Work periodically in elevated heights. Wear full body harness as needed.
• Will adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Must possess and utilize effective communication and personal interaction skills with all external and inter-departmental plant personnel associated to ensure maximum operational efficiency
• Must be able to comprehend and follow written / verbal instructions.
• Must be ethical in all decision making.
• Must demonstrate through personal results a commitment to high production standards and be a team player.
• Ability to handle pressure and stress.
• Other job tasks / functions as assigned by management.

Key Skills / Attributes (minimal knowledge, education, skills and experience necessary for performance in the position) :

• Strong reading comprehension, writing, math and communication skills
• Strong work planning and decision-making skills.
• Analytical skills to recognize and assess problems.
• Interpersonal skills - communication and team skills.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and schedules.
• Ability to wear required PPE.
• Communication skills in English (both verbal and written).
• Basic computer skills (for data entry and process control).
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts and able to work additional hours which may include overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be willing to accept accountability and work well in a team atmosphere.

Overall Working Conditions :

• Main duties are performed inside the plant but outside working may occur
• The worker is required to wear a dust mask when working in an area with airborne dust
• Extreme heat - Temperatures above 85 degrees for periods of more than 1 hour.
• Noise - Sufficient to cause the worker to shout to be heard above surrounding noise level.
• Atmospheric conditions - flour dust - affect respiratory system and skin

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.

Location : Alton IL

Alton IL

Address :

145 W. Broadway Street, Alton IL, 62002

Additional Locations (if applicable) :

Employment Type : Full time

Full time

Additional 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 basaran en el merito, la competencia, el desempeno y las necesidades comerciales.

Estamos orgullosos de ser un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos por motivos de raza, color, religion, credo, origen nacional, ascendencia, estado civil, sexo, orientacion sexual, identidad o expresion de genero, discapacidad fisica o mental, embarazo, informacion genetica, condicion de veterano, edad, politica.

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Es posible que no contenga un inventario completo de todos los deberes, responsabilidades y calificaciones requeridas de los empleados en este puesto.

La descripcion, los deberes, las funciones y las responsabilidades estan sujetos a cambios a discrecion de Ardent Mills.