Blend Plant Laborer – Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland•Decatur, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ADM is hiring a full-time, hourly Blend Plant Laborer in Decatur, Illinois. The role may be assigned to the Blend or Warehouse department and involves a variety of labor, material-handling, and production-support tasks. Employees are expected to learn facility and department operations, complete assigned work, and seek ways to improve processes and individual performance. They may also learn functions beyond general laborer duties to cover temporary or permanent vacancies in other facility roles. The position requires a commitment to ADM’s zero-injury culture, including a safe working attitude, participation in safety programs, following written rules and procedures, and accurate documentation. New employees receive on-the-job training in safety, food safety, quality, environmental practices, company planner operations, and applicable equipment. The role is based in a non-air-conditioned production environment and may involve indoor and outdoor work in seasonal weather, dust and odors, loud noise, uneven ground, and work at heights or in confined spaces. Required protective equipment and clothing depend on the task. Employees assigned respirator use must be clean-shaven. Successful completion of a background check is required. Pay is $22.92 per hour, with a $1.50 shift differential for second shift. The role may work first shift (6 a.m.–4 p.m.) or second shift (4 p.m.–2 a.m.); overtime, weekends, and holidays are mandatory as required. ADM notes that base pay may vary based on individualized factors, and qualifying overtime hours are paid at overtime rates.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
At least 1 year of forklift operation experience.
Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines.
Flexibility to change daily tasks as plant needs arise.
Strong mechanical, troubleshooting, reasoning, and problem-solving aptitude.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, maintain a positive and respectful attitude, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Ability to use independent judgment, organize work, and pursue continuous improvement.
Basic computer knowledge and general math comprehension.
Ability and willingness to wear respirators; employees in roles requiring respirator use must be clean-shaven.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including frequent lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, occasional lifting up to 55 pounds, and lifting up to 50 pounds overhead.
Ability to work around dust, including peanut dust (a known allergen), cotton, canola seed, odors, and noise that may reach or exceed 85 decibels; hearing protection may be required for most of the shift.
Must wear required personal protective equipment and protective clothing, including items such as uniforms, hardhats, earplugs, safety glasses, hair restraints, steel-toed shoes, gloves, and task-dependent safety harnesses.
Must successfully complete a background check.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

Perform general housekeeping, including cleanup, sweeping, vacuuming, painting, oiling, greasing, lubrication, sample retrieval, and power washing.
Handle materials using moving or motorized equipment, including a forklift.
Load and unload trucks by hand or with a forklift.
Accurately complete loading and product shipment paperwork.
Perform other duties as needed to meet department and production needs.
Learn functions beyond general laborer duties to help cover temporary or permanent vacancies in other facility roles.
Follow written safety rules and procedures, participate in safety programs, and contribute to ADM’s zero-injury culture.
Complete required safety, food safety, quality, environmental, planner operations, and equipment training.
Maintain regular, prompt attendance and adapt daily tasks as plant needs arise.

Benefits

Weekly pay.
Benefits start on the first day.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance.
On-site 24/7 free medical care facility.
Health and wellness incentives.
Membership to ADM Wellness Center (gym membership).
Paid vacation and holidays.
401(k)/ESOP and pension with ADM matching contributions.
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
Short- and long-term disability.
Company-paid life insurance and voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Parental leave (paternity/maternity).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition assistance.
Advancement opportunities.
Perks at Work discount program.