Elevator Worker - Northwood, ND

Archer Daniels Midland•Northwood, ND

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This hourly position assists with the receiving, processing, and shipping of dry edible beans. Responsibilities include dumping trucks and taking samples during harvest, loading finished product into rail cars, bulk trucks, totes, or bags during processing, inspecting samples, filling out documentation, and performing daily housekeeping duties.

Requirements

Ability to work overtime/weekends.
Ability to work from multiple height platforms.
Ability to work in high or low temperature extremes.
Ability to work in cramped positions on a frequent basis (boot pits, tunnels).
Must use required Personal Protective Equipment.
Ability to work in potentially slippery/wet conditions.
Frequently move up to 10lbs overhead.
Occasionally lift up to 55 lbs.
Stand 3-4 hours per 8-hour shift, up to 8-10 hours during a 13-hour shift.
Move from area to area per process requirements during shift.
Sit 45 minutes at a time doing various forklift tasks.
Position self to conduct work at various heights on a frequent basis.
Ascend/descend from various levels (stairs, ladders, and ramps).
Position self around equipment on a frequent basis.
Repetitive use of hands.
Work with vibrating equipment on a frequent basis.
Rotate body 45 degrees numerous times per day for forklift activity.
Successful completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

Assists with keeping the process running by ensuring dirty product is feeding the process and handling the finished product by filling bulk trucks/rail cars or packaging it.
Analyzes sample results, verifying product quality and adherence to specifications, and determines the adjustments needed to correct deviations.
Observes and acknowledges all alarm warnings.
Collects incoming and 100# samples and processes the 100# finish product sample, recording the data per plant requirements.
Troubleshoots problems by investigating and inspecting all process and machine malfunctions and utilizes mechanical skills to solve and eliminate process-related problems.
Reports problems to the plant manager.
Works safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by complying with all plant safety policies regarding the use of hard hats, hearing protection, safety glasses, and other personal protective equipment.
Communicates with personnel to ensure efficient coordination of the production process.
Works as a member of the team, operating the process and loading finished product.
Performs Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures on various equipment such as motors, conveyors, and processing equipment.
Adheres to all safety and process requirements.
Locates sources of trouble through multiple observation techniques such as sound, sight, touch, and smell.
Controls the flow of product to the final destination (rail cars or bagging).
Maintains awareness and adheres to all FDA, GMP, BATF, EPA, OSHA, and employer standards and guidelines.
Suggests improvements in work methods and procedures by communicating with area leaders, other operators, or engineers and discussing recommendations of existing production practices.
Attends respective departmental meetings to review and discuss production or other department and plant issues.
Performs light maintenance on various department machines (bucket elevators, conveyors, drags, process equipment).
Informs supervisor immediately of any hazards, unsafe equipment, and/or acts.
Reports immediately any accidents, injuries, and near misses to supervisor.
Recommends solutions to correct deficiencies or improve work and operational practices.
Participates actively in training.
Reports to work in a condition to be able to perform all duties.
Practices proper personal hygiene.
Familiarizes themselves with the hazards in their work area and how to protect themselves.
Understands that accidents are preventable and that safety is everyone’s responsibility.