Elevator Operator - Mendota, IL

Archer Daniels Midland•Mendota, IL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Elevator Operator is responsible for equipment and processes within the Elevator Department, rail loading and movement, and middlings/feed handling. The role manages wheat inventory; unloads and loads railcars, wheat trucks, and middlings trucks; and performs rail movement as a locomotive or rail-mover driver or ground person. The operator maintains safety, production, quality, and environmental objectives. The position is based in Mendota, Illinois, and works first shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with call-in coverage as needed. The work is typically performed in a non-air-conditioned production environment, indoors and outdoors, and may involve seasonal extreme temperatures, dust, wheat, chemicals, odors, vibration, and noise. Employees must wear company-provided and job-specific personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Ability to understand and communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Strong fundamental skills in math, reading, writing, and verbal communication.
Ability to work independently with a high level of autonomy.
Initiative and willingness to assist in driving results.
Punctuality, strong work ethic, and reliability.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving ability.
Effective communication with department operators and leadership.
Strong attention to detail and high-quality work.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including walking, climbing, standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, working at different elevations or in confined spaces, lifting up to 50 pounds overhead, and traversing two miles or more during a workday.
Ability to work around equipment noise that may reach or exceed 85 decibels and use hearing protection for most of the shift.
Must wear required company-provided and job-specific personal protective equipment.
Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

Past grain elevator operations experience.
Experience operating heavy machinery in a manufacturing workplace.
Mechanical inclination and aptitude, including ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues.
Understanding of manufacturing safety policies and procedures.
Proficiency with the Windows computer operating system and related software.

Responsibilities

Manage daily receiving, intake, transfer, and inventory of wheat, including accurate recordkeeping in company reporting systems.
Load and unload railcars and trucks, including wheat and middlings, safely and efficiently, and complete required documentation and procedures.
Coordinate and execute railcar movement, rail pump-offs, and related inventory-management activities.
Operate motorized and mobile equipment, including locomotives, trackmobiles or railcar movers, skid steers, articulating boom lifts, telehandlers, forklifts, and car gate openers.
Perform daily equipment inspections and walkthroughs; promptly report equipment issues and safety concerns to leadership.
Assist with routine equipment care, cleaning, and basic preventative maintenance as needed.
Carry out daily Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to maintain cleanliness throughout the plant and department.
Follow and understand Equipment Specific Lockout Procedure (ESLP) to safely perform Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) of process equipment.
Follow safety regulations and work with team members and plant leadership to foster a safe workplace.
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Benefits

Weekly pay.
Benefits start on Day 1.
Paid vacation, sick time, and personal day; vacation and sick time are effective Day 1.
Nine company-paid holidays.
401(k) with up to 5% company match.
Cash Balance Plan (pension).
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability plan.
Company-paid life insurance and voluntary life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
Parental Leave Program.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Tuition Assistance Program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Company-provided work boots, uniforms, and other personal protective equipment.