Elevator Operator - 1st shift

Exciting Job Opportunity at Ardent Mills!

Are you ready to join a team that makes a difference in people's lives? Look no further! Ardent Mills is the leading flour milling and ingredients company in North America, and we are seeking passionate individuals like you to be a part of our mission.

We provide comprehensive training to ensure your success. Join us and contribute to the production of nutritious products that are distributed across North America, going beyond our customer expectations, and helping to nourish communities.

At Ardent Mills, we value our people and take pride in our work. You'll have the chance to work alongside a diverse group of team members who prioritize trust, serving, simplicity, and safety.

Full‑time Production Associate

• Competitive hourly rates starting at $20.50
• Annual performance bonus
• On‑the‑job training to enhance your skills
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits and more
• Retirement savings with annual contribution and company match
• Mental/emotional wellness programs (Employee Assistance Programs)
• Recognition and perk rewards

• Have a customer‑focused mindset and exceptional problem‑solving skills
• Are reliable, hardworking, and possess a “can‑do” attitude
• Embrace learning new skills and supporting team members in achieving production goals
• Are adaptable and willing to work in various areas of our plant rotating through positions and shifts
• Place a strong emphasis on safety and take pride in their work

Elevator Operators
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Responsible for operating and maintaining the elevators or lifts and sanitation duties to maintain food safety requirements used within our production facilities. Their primary role is to ensure the smooth and efficient movement of raw materials, such as grains or ingredients, throughout the facility to production of the final product.

• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs, multiple times per day
• Climb ladder, step and extension
• Able to lift 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 job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs., kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including a dust mask
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)

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.

Saginaw, TX

Address: 401 East Industrial Blvd, Saginaw TX 76179

Full time

We provide market‑driven base pay based on skills, abilities, and level of experience. The starting range for this position is $17.60 – $23.37, with additional earning potential possible commensurate with experience. All team members are incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved. The targeted bonus plan and targeted percentage amount for this role is 5 % annual.

• 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)

At Ardent Mills, 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. This statement indicates the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of the work performed by employees in this position and may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position.

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Join our team now and be part of our incredible journey to transform how the world is nourished!