Warehouse Technician - Forklift at Ardent Mills in Newton, Kansas

Job Description:

Ardent Mills

Warehouse Technician ~ Forklift

Want to make something truly special? Join Ardent Mills, the premier flour-milling and ingredients company. With us, you can make products that exceed customer expectations. Make communities healthier and more prosperous. Make the innovative breakthroughs that shape our industry. Make the food that nourishes people throughout North America.

The supply assurance of a coast-to-coast network of more than 35 community mills, mixing facilities and a bakery, located throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. We have deep roots in our communities, employing more than 100 certified millers, supporting thousands of local jobs and contributing billions of dollars to local economies.

About the Plant

70+ team members strong, Newton is our "hometown" plant! The team works hard every day to maintain our "Pristine" and 5S work conditions.

This position provides support to the Warehouse operations at the mill, ensuring that the product moves from the palletizers, and into position in staging to be loaded on trucks, and that the operation runs smoothly, safely and efficiently.

The Role:

• Follow outlined duties as assigned in daily inbound / outbound schedule from warehouse management.


• Loading and off-loading of trucks, receiving inbound ingredients, production driving and packaging driving.


• Be available to work all shifts and fill in on weekends.


• Maintain the principles of first in / first out (FIFO) in the storage and retrieval of materials.


• Coordinate with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to ensure the efficient performance of warehouse and production processes.


• Prioritize multiple tasks to maximize work efficiency.


• Sanitation duties as required in order to maintain a clean and safe environment.


• Comply with all safety regulations.

Skills & Experience:

• High School diploma or GED.


• Forklift Certification preferred.


• Must demonstrate basic mathematical skills.


• Experience in a manufacturing environment, especially food production, is helpful.


• Ability to use a slip-sheeter is preferred.


• Ability to read and interpret documents such as formulas, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.


• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.


• Ability to effectively communicate clearly in English, commensurate with the requirements of this position.


• Must have a basic mechanical aptitude.


• Must be able to safely use hand tools.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as is required by the operating areas (i.e. safety glasses, protective footwear, hearing protection and, at times, a respirator)


• Ability to work a rotating schedule including nights, weekends and holidays


• 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


• Noisy environment


• Frequent moving/vibration/ or other motion of equipment/processes

• Elevated Places


• Frequently stand, walk, rotate,bend/stoop, twist, crouch, kneel, balance and reachor lift at shoulder level,above shoulder level,and below shoulder level


• Frequentlyclimb stairs and/or ladders


• Occasionally lift up-to65lbs


• Frequently push/pull/torque a maximum force of 55 ft./lbs

Hours/Shift:

8am -8pm

Weeks 1&3 - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Weeks 2&4 - Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday

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, aboriginality, 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.

Location:

Newton KS

Address:

300 East Broadway Street, Newton KS, 67114

Additional Locations (if applicable):

Employment Type:

Full time

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