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Manufacturing Technician III

Ardent Mills
Gibsonton, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/16/2025

Gibsonton FL

Manufacturing Technician III

The Role :

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 mill feed at our state-of-the art Port Redwing at Gibsonton, Florida facility.

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.

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 Final Product Zonea (FPZ) and responsible for ensuring that all food safety procedures and expectations are upheld we well as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
  • Sanitation - Routine cleaning of floors, equipment, roofs and outside grounds in any department there is a need. Specialized cleaning tasks such as bin cleaning, sifter work, filter sock changes, 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, maintain 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 Relief - Provide relief for other Operations roles during planned and unplanned absences. This requires training and backup support to safely, efficiently and properly use all automated equipment to include control systems and related computer systems which monitor pack, bulk and elevator operation. This includes, answering alarms, and determining the nature of any problem to make necessary corrections.
  • Projects and Scheduled Maintenance - Perform basic mechanical tasks during downtime and schedule 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 5why to create continuous improvement process by determining Root Cause and Corrective Actions. Assist in project work as needed.

Essential Skills and Experience :

  • High School 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, to include 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
  • Good to Have :

  • 4 or more years experience in an industrial environment (milling, agricultural, food, production, manufacturing, warehouse or equivalent)
  • Commercial Drivers License(CDL) and / or experience operating terminal tractors, heavy equipment or semi-trailers
  • Food Production experience
  • Continued Education to include; Associates 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 / or other motion of equipment / processes o Elevated Places
  • Ability to perform work safely which may require :
  • Frequently standing, walking, rotating,bending / stooping, twisting, crouching, kneeling, balancing and reachingor lifting at varying heights and levels
  • Frequentlyclimbing stairs and / or ladders
  • Occasionally lifting, shovelingand / or carrying
  • Occasionally pushing and / or pulling
  • Working in confined or elevated places
  • Other Considerations :

  • Must be able to read, interpret instruction 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.
  • This role requires you to complete a pre-interview candidate assessment to be considered for interview, and will be a factor in consideration for offer. If you have concerns or questions, please reach out to Lauren Blaze on the Ardent Mills Recruiting Team.
  • 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.

    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 candidates unique set of skills and level of experience. The starting range for this position is $20.10 - $26.78, 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 :

    Salary : $20 - $27

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