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Mill Utility Operator - Rotating 12 Hour Shifts - Union

Ardent Mills, Hastings, MN, United States


Mill Utility Operator – Rotating 12 Hour Shifts – Union
Hastings, MN – Full Time

Location
Hastings, MN

We feed 100 million people a day. Come join the Ardent Mills Team where you can make a difference in people’s lives every day. No experience necessary; we will train you!

Hours: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, rotating every 6 weeks. 3 days on and 3 days off.

At Ardent Mills, we are passionate about our people and our work. Come work alongside like-minded team members that value trust, service, simplicity and safety.

What you Get

Competitive hourly rates

Annual performance bonus

On‑the‑job training to increase your skills

Paid time off (PTO) & holiday pay

Medical & dental benefits plus more

Retirement savings with annual contribution & company match

Mental/emotional wellness programs (EAP)

Fit‑bit challenges and recognition rewards

Successful Team Members Are

Customer focused with keen problem‑solving skills

Reliable, hardworking, with a "can‑do" attitude

Ready to learn new skills and prepared to support others in production goals

Flexible to work in multiple areas of the mill, rotating through positions and shifts

Strong in mind (sharp‑eyed and safety focused), body (may need to lift up to 55 lbs.) and soul (a caring team member)

We are looking for Production Associates to grow their careers in

Utility Operator

Bulk Operator

Elevator Operator

Warehouse Operator

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

Must be able to ascend and descend stairs multiple times per day

Climb ladder, step and extension

Able to lift up to 50 pounds and exert 20 pounds of force

Frequently stand, walk, rotate, bend/stoop, twist, crouch, kneel, balance and reach at shoulder level and below shoulder level

Ability to perform physical duties including bending, lifting up to 50 lbs., kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without reasonable accommodation

Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions including heat, cold, dust, loud noise, with use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including a dust mask

Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)

Additional Physical Requirements
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.

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).

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.

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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