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Archer Daniels Midland

$24.40/hr

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How much do flour mill operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for flour mill operator in Minnesota is $19.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.49 and $21.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a flour mill operator?

A Flour Mill Operator is responsible for overseeing the grinding and milling process of wheat and other grains to produce flour. They operate, monitor, and maintain milling equipment to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety. Their duties include adjusting machinery settings, conducting quality checks, and troubleshooting mechanical issues. Flour Mill Operators must follow strict hygiene and safety regulations to maintain product integrity. This role requires attention to detail, mechanical skills, and knowledge of milling processes.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a flour mill operator?

As a Flour Mill Operator, your daily tasks include setting up, monitoring, and adjusting milling machinery to ensure consistent product quality and efficient production. You'll also conduct regular equipment inspections, troubleshoot any operational issues, and record production data. Maintaining a clean and safe work environment is an important responsibility, and you may collaborate with maintenance, quality control, and packing teams. These duties help ensure that the milling process runs smoothly and that finished flour meets quality and safety standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a flour mill operator?

To thrive as a Flour Mill Operator, you need mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of milling processes—often supported by a high school diploma or related vocational training. Familiarity with milling equipment, computerized control systems, and knowledge of safety protocols or certifications like OSHA is essential. Strong problem-solving skills, reliability, and clear communication help operators excel, especially when coordinating with team members and supervisors. These skills ensure efficient production, minimize downtime, and maintain safety and product quality in a busy mill environment.

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Infographic showing various Flour Mill Operator job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 46% Full Time, 50% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,455 per year, or $19.9 per hour.

Mill Utility Operator (Night Shift 6:30pm-6:30am)

Ardent Mills

Lake City, MN • On-site

$18.25 - $23.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Ardent Mills rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

153rd of 442 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Join Us Today
Mill Utility Operator (Night Shift 6:30pm-6:30am)
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, 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.
Your role:
As a Mill Utility Operator, you will be responsible for ensuring that Ardent Mills products meet customer requirements at the end of the milling process. People who successfully adapt to the work environment, job duties and safety culture of Ardent Mills will be considered for promotion into other roles as they become available. To succeed, you must be able to:
  • Perform duties and deliver results in new situations while adhering to safety and food safety policies without compromising the team's values.
  • 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.
Your responsibilities:
  • Complete all tasks on time.
  • Work in a fast paced ever changing environment.
  • Complete inventory management tasks accurately and on time.
  • Routine cleaning of floors, equipment, roofs and outside grounds.
  • Specialized cleaning tasks such as bin cleanings, rebolt sifter, filter sock changes, working in confined spaces like dust collectors and bins and elevated requiring the use of fall protection .
  • Special duties assigned by management.
  • Basic process maintenance.
  • Responsible for understanding and following all personnel and equipment safety policies; Sanitation policies; following all Business Unit policies and procedures.

Essential skills and experience:
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience using computer tools including email and spreadsheets.
  • Proficient in English both written and verbally.

Good to have:
  • At least one year of manufacturing or production experience.

Physical requirements and working conditions (with or without reasonable accommodation):
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Able to work in a dusty environment and wear respiratory protection.
  • Able to work in hot and cold conditions.
  • Able to climb stairs through the work day.
  • Able to stand through the entire work day.

Other considerations:
  • Must be willing to accept accountability, and work well in a team.
  • Must be willing and able to work 12 hr shifts (7pm to 7am) with weekends, and Holidays when needed.
  • Must be willing to get cross-trained in at least one other position for development within the facility and to provide any relief duties as needed.

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.

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