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Maintenance Technician
As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, fixing, and maintaining equipment. You will support and enable preventative maintenance at the plant. You are expected to learn basic maintenance skills and complete related tasks as needed.
Shifts Currently Offered: 1st Shift 6:30am- 2:30pm / 2nd Shift 2:30pm to 10:30pm
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.
Work through 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:
Perform basic maintenance tasks per work orders assigned
Understand how to work safely and speak up when you do not
Continue to learn new skills and grow in your maintenance expertise
Collaborate and build relationships with team members at the plant
Essential skills and experience:
High School diploma or GED
2 years of experience in a Manufacturing environment
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Effectively use computer applications
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
Willingness to learn new skills until you can demonstrate proficiency in basic technical competencies
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, including ability to problem solve
Knowledge of food safety requirements and HACCP
Good to have:
Experience with CMMS system
Experience with conveying and packaging equipment
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, to include stairs/ladders
Ability to perform work at a computer and other administrative/managerial tasks
Other Considerations:
Willing to work weekends, holidays, 7-day weeks, and opposing shifts, when needed
Except where prohibited by law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a pre-employment background check and/or drug test
Must be authorized to work in the Unites States without sponsorship now and in the future
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:
Hastings MNAddress:
2005 South Vermillion Street, Hastings MN, 55033Additional Locations (if applicable):
Employment Type:
Full timeAdditional Information:
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.
“I enjoy having the opportunity to lead individuals from all walks of life that all have their own strengths and opportunities to grow. None of us can run a flour mill on our own, so it’s imperative that we build strong safety and team driven cultures at our facilities. I’ve worked for Ardent for 15+ years and almost every day provides a new challenge or learning opportunity. When I think about our customer base and realize how vital our operations are to the communities we serve, it gives me a sense of pride and ownership in being responsible for the continuity of our national food supply chain.”
Kellen Lyons - Plant ManagerWhile the experience of applying for a job at Ardent Mills may vary from mill to mill and from role to role, it almost always involves following the same basic process outlined below:
Submit resumeOur talent acquisition team will review your resume to check you have the experience and qualifications we are looking for. Everyone who applies for a job at Ardent Mills receives a response from us, so we will email you to let you know the outcome whether you have been successful or not. |
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Telephone screeningA member of our talent acquisition team may speak to you on the phone to find out more about you and determine whether you are potentially a good fit for the role. |
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InterviewIf the hiring team thinks you could be the person they are looking for, you are likely to be invited to an interview. |
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OfferAs the successful applicant, you will be made a verbal offer followed by a written one. Once you have accepted our offer, you will need to go through a background check and potential other pre-employment contingencies, which can take up to 10 business days. |