Production Specialist - Decatur, IL

Job Description Production Specialist - Decatur, ILThis is a full-time, hourly position.Starting Pay: $19.25/hr plus shift differentialShift(s) Available: Ability to work any shift, overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice as needed.
ADM is a part of the production of 30% of the food supply globally, on average you touch at least 7 items per day made with ADM ingredients. 25% of production for ADM is right here in Decatur, IL. We make ingredients like Corn Oil and Soybean Oil which can be found in chips or salad dressing. Everyone who works here is a big part of feeding the world.Learn more about ADM, click the links below; https://youtu.be/VeGTVcFFJuohttps://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/Why Join? Weekly PayBenefits Start First Day
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug InsuranceOn-site 24/7 FREE medical care facility Health and Wellness IncentivesMembership to ADM Wellness Center (Gym membership) Paid Vacation and Holidays
401K/ESOP, pension with ADM (Archer Daniels Midland) matching contributions Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Short & Long-Term Disability
Company Paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees,' Spouse and Children Parental leave (paternity/maternity) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition AssistanceAdvancement Opportunities
Perks at work (discount program with several companies) Summary
This is an entry-level position to ADM which will be in a union workforce. You will gain knowledge of the facility, general department knowledge, and handle tasks through completion while looking for ways to improve the process and personal performance. Production Laborers are expected to perform a variety of jobs, tasks or duties as assigned. Essential Job Functions: Operating equipment such as forklifts, bobcat, skid steers, pumps, conveyors, grind mills, fiber, germ and gluten dryers.Maintaining a safe and clean work area; this will include housekeeping tasks throughout shiftsWorking in a manufacturing environment to complete various processes including weighing, bagging, packing, unpacking, labeling, and storing products and sanitizing around facility (sweeping, compressed air cleaning)
Utilize computer systems to input and record data as required regarding safety, sanitation, maintenance, and processing equipment operation
Maintain, monitor and adjust equipment Interact regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork focused environment
Communicate with team/shift employees concerning proper operation of equipment, changes in flow rates or processing capabilities safety concerns, product quality issues and maintenance issues Understand and adhere to ADM's Safety, Environmental Compliance and Food Quality and goal of achieving a zero-injury culture. Other duties as assigned Minimum Job Requirements:Promotes the ADM Way and Core Values.Strong attention to detail with the ability to work effectively as a team memberExceptional attendance and work ethicExhibit flexibility, reliability and a mutual respect for fellow employeesStrong safety and math aptitudeAbility to withstand dust and noiseEducation/Training:High School Diploma or GED preferred.Working Conditions:DustChemicals / IrritantsThe scope of the position may require exposure to and use of chemicals, solvents, and cleaners common to mechanical work that may be hazardous and/or cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, use, and disposal/storage are not properly followed.Spring / Summer:
Outside temperature may be up to or exceed 100 degrees with potential for high humidity.
May be exposed to inclement weather conditions including, but not limited to, rain and wind.Fall / Winter:
Outside temperatures may reach freezing or below.
May be exposed to inclement weather including, freezing rain, sleet, snow and wind.Some manufacturing processes within the facility are highly reliant on machinery and other processing equipment and, as a result, noise levels may reach or exceed 85 decibels and require use of hearing protection for most of the work shift.Work area is, typically, a non-air-conditioned production environment.
Employees required to follow all safety procedures including wearing of PPE, hard-hats, safety glasses, earplugs, and steel-toed boots.Physical Requirements:Able to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis, up to 55 pounds on an occasional basis and up to 55 pounds overhead.Lifting or carrying of weights over 50 pounds is rare. Employees are encouraged to request assistance in lifting or carrying objects that weigh more than 50 pounds.Able to traverse up to two (2) miles during the course of a work day.Able to move about or to a work site by stooping, bending, kneeling or squatting frequently during the course of a work day.
May require periods of prolonged sitting or standing.Able to operate equipment or diagnose / detect issues of machinery that may be located at different heights.
May require work on ladders, scaffolding or other work at heights or in confined spaces.Requires a full range of physical motion in order to operate manual and electrically powered tools and electrical test equipment, to move throughout the facility, including climbing stairs in all buildings, and to work at heights.During the regular work shift the employee may be required to talk or hearADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check. REF:83156BR

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