Blender - Forsyth, MO

Archer Daniels Midland • Forsyth, MO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Prepare different formulas in order to manufacture nutritional supplements. There will be opportunities for cross-training in the Encapsulation Department, Tableting Department, and the Packaging Department.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
• Basic computer skills are necessary.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardization situations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must have manual dexterity, attention to detail and the ability to follow directions.
• Must be able to multi-task and work at a fast pace.
• Must understand and conform to all safety guidelines.
• Personal Protection Equipment is required including a forced air respirator.
• The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 2500 pounds with the appropriate equipment.
• When loading the barrels for mixing, the employee is required to load up to 480 pounds for the 60V Mixer and up to 160 pounds for the 20V Mixer.

Nice To Haves

• Opportunities for cross-training in the Encapsulation Department, Tableting Department, and the Packaging Department.

Responsibilities

• Assist Blending Team Lead.
• Read and comprehend Blending Bill of Material Sheets.
• Properly read and comprehend raw ingredient names and lot numbers.
• Properly weigh and document batch and lot numbers from raw material onto Bill of Material Sheets.
• Properly prepare and clean barrels for use in Blending.
• Operate and read floor and table top scales.
• Charge and discharge powder from 60V and 20V mixers.
• Clean the Blending room and all machines and utensils associated with the Blending area.
• Support production in maintaining the cleanliness of the production rooms as needed.
• Properly clean and prepare machines for the next formula of powder.
• Remove, clean and reinstall proper change parts on production equipment to expedite subsequent operations.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Ensure proper PPE is utilized.

Benefits

• medical/Rx
• dental
• vision
• on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings account
• 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan
• discounted employee stock purchasing program
• life insurance
• disability
• workers’ compensation
• legal assistance
• identity theft protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares)
• Paid time off
• paid holidays
• Adoption assistance
• paid maternity and parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED