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Loader Utility - 3rd Shift

Ardent Mills
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Aug 2026
💰 $54,000/yr

About the role

 

This position is based at an Ardent Mills production facility and requires regular on-site presence to perform the essential functions of the role. Work schedules may vary based on business and operational needs and could include shift work, overtime, weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities where applicable.

We feed 100 million people a day. Come join the Ardent Mills Team where you can make a difference in people’s lives every day. No experience necessary; we will train you!

At Ardent Mills, we are passionate about our people and our work. Come work

alongside like-minded team members that value trust, service, simplicity and

safety.

What you Get:

  • Competitive Hourly Rates

  • Annual Performance Bonus

  • On-The-Job Training to increase your skills

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay

  • Medical & Dental Benefits plus more

  • Retirement Savings with Annual Contribution & Company Match

  • Mental / Emotional Wellness Programs (EAP)

  • Fit-bit Challenges and Recognition Rewards

Successful Team Members Are:

  • Customer focused with keen problem-solving skills

  • Reliable, hardworking, with a "can-do" attitude

  • Ready to learn new skills and prepared to support others in production goals

  • Flexible to work in multiple areas of the mill, rotating through positions and shifts

  • Strong in mind (sharp-eyed and safety focus), body (may be required to lift up to 55lbs) and soul (a caring team member)

We are currently looking for Production Associates to grow their careers in:

  • Utility Operator

  • Bulk Operator

  • Elevator Operator

  • Warehouse Operator

Physical requirements and working conditions (with or without reasonable accommodation):

  • Must be able to ascend and descend stairs, multiple times per day

  • Climb ladder, step and extension

  • Able to lift to 50 pounds and exert 20 pounds of force

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

  • Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs., kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation

  • Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including a dust mask

  • Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)

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.

Take the first step to build your career with Ardent Mills using our quick easy apply at https://www.ardentmillscareers.com/

 

 

Location:

 

 

Albany NY

Address:

101 Normanskill St, Albany NY, 12202

Additional Locations (if applicable):

Employment Type:

Full time

Additional Information:

Competitive Compensation:

Hourly - Hourly Plan, 27.23 USD Hourly

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:

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

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