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Ardent Mills

Flour milling and plant-based ingredient supplier

Assistant Miller

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAyer, MA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
  • At least one year of experience in an industrial environment such as milling, agriculture, food production, or an equivalent setting is required.
  • Basic computer-application skills, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn and use new computer programs are required.
  • Ability to ascend and descend stairs multiple times per day and to climb step and extension ladders.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and exert up to 50 pounds of force when pushing and pulling.
  • Ability to frequently stand, walk, rotate, bend or stoop, twist, crouch, kneel, balance, and reach at and below shoulder level; safely perform physical duties that may involve bending, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting.
  • Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, dust, and loud noise, while using required personal protective equipment, including a dust mask.
  • Ability to work in elevated areas four feet and above using appropriate fall protection.
  • Must be able to read and interpret instructions and technology and communicate effectively in English.
  • Must be willing to work alongside the team on long days and rotating or varying day, evening, and night shifts, and to work overtime, weekends, or holidays as needed.
  • Must be willing to train and develop in milling practices and programs, including other department operations.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Must be clean shaven when performing tasks requiring respiratory protection so a respirator, including an N-95 dust mask, can achieve a proper seal.
  • Employment offers are conditioned on successfully passing a drug test and pre-employment background check, except where prohibited by law.

Responsibilities

  • Run the cleaning-house side of the mill, support the shift miller, and ensure wheat and flour meet required specifications while following food safety policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and completing sanitation and integrated pest management (IPM) tasks.
  • Use milling knowledge and set up machinery to maximize results.
  • Perform assigned phases of milling and wheat-cleaning operations, including sanitation duties.
  • Develop mechanical ability to assist with preventative checks and mill repairs.
  • Follow the wheat-blending schedule and specifications accurately and provide feedback.
  • Learn and proficiently perform product testing and monitoring throughout milling and cleaning processes.
  • Maintain sanitation standards in accordance with policies to provide a safe and food-safe work environment.
  • Maintain tools and equipment and execute processes using 5S and Pristine AMPS standards; use Centerline, 5S, and 5 Whys to understand losses, support continuous improvement, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
  • Maintain documentation of activities and inventories using computer or paper systems.
  • Communicate with management, team members, and customers.
  • Carry out activities reliably, with integrity, compliance, safety, environmental responsibility, and efficiency.

Desired Qualifications

  • Two or more years of experience in an industrial environment such as milling, agriculture, food production, or an equivalent setting.
  • Demonstrated mechanical understanding and intermediate troubleshooting ability.
  • Understanding of safety behaviors in a production environment.
  • Mill production experience.

About the Company

Ardent Mills

Flour milling and plant-based ingredient supplier

Ardent Mills operates a network of more than 35 community flour mills and mixing facilities across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico to produce and supply flours and grain ingredients to food manufacturers and bakeries. It mills and blends grains into multi-use flours and whole-grain ingredients, using farming, food technology, and milling expertise to support a range of food applications, including plant-based formulations. The company differentiates itself with a widespread, customer-focused mill network and a broad product line that emphasizes plant-based solutions, delivering integrated farming, processing, and product development in one partnership. Its goal is to transform how the world is nourished by expanding plant-based options and acting as a trusted partner across agriculture, technology, and milling.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Founded
2014

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