- Salary
- $22 – $29
- Location
- Gibsonton FL, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Education
- Associate
- Source
- Workday
Description
As a Manufacturing Technician, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks throughout the facility in support of day-to-day operations as well as relief coverage. The Plant Utility crew supports the entire operations from the receiving of wheat to the delivery of flour and millfeed at our state-of-the-art "Port Redwing" facility in Gibsonton, Florida.
To succeed, you must be able to:
• Deliver results in first-time situations by inspiring others and working to earn trust every day.
• 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
• Safety and Food Safety - Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner. Engage in safety training and proactive safety behavior. Help maintain, update, and enforce procedures for the plant, and ensure that yourself and others are always choosing to execute work with safety and food safety at the forefront of all decisions and actions. You will be working in Final Product Zone (FPZ) areas and responsible for ensuring that all food safety procedures and expectations are upheld as well as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Sanitation - Routine cleaning of floors, equipment, roofs and outside grounds in any department where there is a need. Specialized cleaning tasks such as bin cleaning, sifter work, filter sock changes, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) equipment clean-outs.
• Daily Operations - Prepare auxiliary operations tasks in support of the daily production within the elevator, packaging, bulk and warehouse departments. Tasks will include but are not limited to rail car loading and unloading, sifter work, maintaining rail operations, shuttle wagon and locomotive movement, setting up conveyors/hoppers and any other equipment for vessel unloading. The daily activities of this role vary greatly and the individual will be called upon to support other plant operation tasks as needed.
• Administrative - Prepare and support inventory activities, document procedures, equipment troubleshooting and communication between departments. This mill will be mostly paperless, so work in all areas will be required to be performed on computer systems and technologies.
• Operations - Provide daily relief for Manufacturing Technician III role. This role will also consist of ingredient testing, flour blending to customer specifications, daily magnet checks and FPZ/IPM sanitation. This will require successfully demonstrating the ability to perform multiple job functions (Bulk Technician, Dock Technician, Pack Technician, and Rail Unloading).
• Projects and Scheduled Maintenance - Perform basic mechanical tasks during downtime and scheduled maintenance across the facility. Maintain all tools/equipment and execute processes in the 5S, Pristine AMPS standards using process tools such as Centerline, 5S, understanding loss through 5 Why to create continuous improvement process by determining Root Cause and Corrective Actions. Assist in project work as needed.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an industrial environment (milling, agricultural, food, production, manufacturing, warehouse or equivalent).
• Advanced skills with computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, Control Systems or other Production Operation technology with the ability to quickly learn and use new technology.
• Demonstrated mechanical understanding and intermediate troubleshooting ability.
• Demonstrated Safety and/or Food Safety & Quality Champion Behaviors.
• Behaviors.
GOOD TO HAVE
• 4 or more years' experience in an industrial environment (milling, agricultural, food, production, manufacturing, warehouse or equivalent).
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and/or experience operating terminal tractors, heavy equipment or semi-trailers.
• Food Production experience.
• Continued Education to include: Associate Degree, Technical or Trade certifications, Production Coursework, Training and Education specific to Production or Industrial Operations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as is required by the operating areas (i.e. safety glasses, protective footwear, hard hat, hearing protection and, at times, a respirator).
• Ability to work a machine-paced continuous process that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with conditions which include: ◦ Heat/Cold temperatures (inclement weather)
◦ Indoor/Outdoor environment
◦ Dusty environment (to include Wheat/Gluten allergens)
◦ Noisy environment
◦ Frequent moving/vibration and other motion of equipment/processes
◦ Elevated places
• Ability to perform work safely which may require: ◦ Frequently standing, walking, rotating, bending/stooping, twisting, crouching, kneeling, balancing and reaching or lifting at varying heights and levels
◦ Frequently climbing stairs and/or ladders
◦ Occasionally lifting, shoveling and/or carrying
◦ Occasionally pushing and/or pulling
◦ Working in confined or elevated places
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
• Must be able to read, interpret instructions and technology, and communicate effectively in English.
• Must have willingness for continued education, training and development in Production Practices and Programs (to include other department operations).
• Must be willing to work alongside your team, including long days, on rotating or varying shifts (days, evenings, and nights) as well as overtime, weekend, or holiday work.
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.
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.
Location:
Gibsonton FL
Address:
6041 Diana Toledo Almeida Road, Gibsonton FL, 33534Additional Locations (if applicable):
Employment Type:
Full timeAdditional 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 $22.50 - $29.98, 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.Shift Differential:The Company provides a shift differential to eligible employees who are assigned to and work shifts outside of standard business hours. Shift differential is paid in addition to the employee's regular base hourly rate and is included in the calculation of the regular rate for overtime purposes.La Compañía proporciona un diferencial de turno a los empleados elegibles que están asignados a turnos de trabajo y fuera del horario comercial estándar. El diferencial de turnos se paga además de la tarifa horaria básica regular del empleado y se incluye en el cálculo de la tarifa regular para fines de horas extras.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 [email protected] or [email protected].
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