Demo

Utility Operator

Ardent Mills
Wichita, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 4/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2025

Utility Operator - 1st Shift

18 / hour

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.

Our operations and services are supported by 36 flour mills, three bakery-mix facilities, and a specialty bakery, all located in the U.S., 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.

The Role :

  • TheSanitation Utilitywill follow the Ardent Mills core values ofTrust, Serving, Simplicity and Safety
  • The Sanitation Utilityis responsible forgeneral sanitation duties including the disassembly, cleaning / sanitation and reassembly of processing equipment
  • Must be able to work in various conditions and different heights
  • Must be able to read, follow and retain detailed instructions for numerous different tasks and maintain records according to instructions
  • Must be mindful at all times of personal safety and the safety of those working in the same area and adhere to all safety rules at all times
  • Must keep food safety in mind at all times while performing cleaning procedures
  • Able to cross-train for assistance in other departments as needed

Principal Accountabilities :

  • General labor performing tasks such as vacuuming, brushing, sweeping, scraping, scrubbing and washing of floors, walls, racks and equipment.
  • Process equipmentcleaning. Break down and re-assemble.
  • Fill out accurate and detailed paperwork
  • Light maintenance activities involving rollstands, filters, sifters, and other processing equipment.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Essential Functions / Requirements :

  • Work will be done primarily in a plant atmosphere.
  • Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to50lbs.is required
  • Able to perform physical labor of cleaning and to work all day on feet on both dry and wet surfaces
  • Able to work efficiently while being cautious and careful not to create hazards which couldendangerself or others
  • Good work ethic with high personal standards for cleanliness
  • Alert and willing to learn a wide variety of cleaning tasks
  • Education :

    High School Diplomaor GED

    Skills :

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Moderatelevel of mechanicalskills
  • Possess curiosity and always look for ways to improve procedures
  • Flexibility regarding work hours
  • Able to occasionally be involved on different shifts
  • 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
  • Must pass a physical abilities test with or without reasonable accommodation with the ability to :

  • 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-to55pounds
  • Pull a maximum force of 210 ft. / lbs.
  • 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.

    Location : Wichita KS

    Address :

    715 East 13th Street, Wichita KS, 67214

    Additional Locations (if applicable) :

    Employment Type :

    Full time

    Additional 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.

    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 basaran en el merito, la competencia, el desempeno y las necesidades comerciales. Estamos orgullosos de ser un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos por motivos de raza, color, religion, credo, origen nacional, ascendencia, estado civil, sexo, orientacion sexual, identidad o expresion de genero, discapacidad fisica o mental, embarazo, informacion genetica, condicion de veterano, edad, politica. afiliacion, o cualquier otra caracteristica no meritoria protegida por ley o no. Juntos, celebrando nuestras diferencias, formamos Ardent Mills. La descripcion del puesto anterior ha sido disenada 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 descripcion, los deberes, las funciones y las responsabilidades estan sujetos a cambios a discrecion de Ardent Mills.

    Salary : $18

    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Utility Operator?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Utility Operator career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $70,494 - $89,086
    Income Estimation: 
    $65,102 - $82,712
    Income Estimation: 
    $61,824 - $83,251
    Income Estimation: 
    $102,517 - $196,564
    Income Estimation: 
    $81,544 - $101,492
    Income Estimation: 
    $56,714 - $74,079
    Income Estimation: 
    $65,102 - $82,712
    Income Estimation: 
    $61,824 - $83,251
    Income Estimation: 
    $102,517 - $196,564
    Income Estimation: 
    $81,544 - $101,492
    Income Estimation: 
    $44,621 - $57,180
    Income Estimation: 
    $51,902 - $64,610
    Income Estimation: 
    $46,685 - $59,878
    Income Estimation: 
    $43,603 - $55,670
    Income Estimation: 
    $51,669 - $66,452
    Income Estimation: 
    $51,669 - $66,452
    Income Estimation: 
    $53,120 - $69,174
    Income Estimation: 
    $50,113 - $64,377
    Income Estimation: 
    $61,656 - $78,069
    Income Estimation: 
    $59,875 - $77,824
    Income Estimation: 
    $49,252 - $66,096
    Income Estimation: 
    $54,058 - $69,452
    Income Estimation: 
    $56,714 - $74,079
    Income Estimation: 
    $102,517 - $196,564
    Income Estimation: 
    $70,494 - $89,086

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Utility Operator.

    Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

    • Carpentry Skill

      • Income Estimation: $42,592 - $53,338
      • Income Estimation: $45,665 - $61,386
    • Facility Maintenance & Coordination Skill

      • Income Estimation: $47,379 - $62,026
      • Income Estimation: $48,721 - $70,931
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at Ardent Mills

    Ardent Mills
    Hired Organization Address Denver, CO Full Time
    Blender Operator 2nd Shift Are you ready to join a team that makes a difference in people's lives? Look no further! Arde...
    Ardent Mills
    Hired Organization Address Saginaw, TX Full Time
    Pack Utility Operator - D Shift (schedule listed below) : D Shift Schedule : Week 1 : Monday and Tuesday (3rd Shift), We...
    Ardent Mills
    Hired Organization Address Denver, CO Full Time
    PRODUCT INNOVATION R&D: ASSOCIATE FOOD SCIENTIST Ardent Mills Ardent Mills is a premier flour-milling and ingredients co...
    Ardent Mills
    Hired Organization Address Denver, CO Full Time
    PRODUCT INNOVATION R&D: SNACKS R&D MANAGER Ardent Mills Ardent Mills is a premier flour-milling and ingredients company ...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Utility Operator jobs in the Wichita, KS area that may be a better fit.

    Utility Operator

    Summit Sustainable Ingred, Phillipsburg, KS

    Utility Operator

    Integrated Power Services, Coffeyville, KS

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!