Encap Machine Operator 1st Shift - Forsyth, MO

Archer Daniels Midland • Forsyth, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Encap Machine Operator 1st Shift-6:00am-2:30pm SUMMARY: Perform various duties to manufacture nutritional supplement products in the Encapsulation Department. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time. Attendance is key to performing the job. Include, but are not limited to, the following; Operate a semi-automatic and automatic encapsulating machines, including inspection apparatus. Conduct visual inspection of encapsulated product to detect and remove defective products. Cleaning and General Maintenance: Cleaning and maintenance of encapsulation areas. Record Keeping: Documentation of batch/lot numbers and recording of data. Cross train on various equipment and in other departments. Properly clean and place numbers on barrels to be used in encapsulation rooms. Take capsule weights and make adjustments when necessary to automatic encapsulation machines. Make part change overs and minor repairs on all encapsulating machines when needed. Properly clean and prepare encapsulating machines for the next formula of powder. Inspect capsules as they are produced by the encapsulating machines when needed. Operate and read scales. Serve as backup for Machine Operators / Semi-automatic as necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• 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, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must have manual dexterity, attention to detail and the ability to follow directions.
• Ability to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear.
• Ability to walk and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to sit and stoop, kneel and crouch.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
• Repetitive hand movements are required.
• Personal Protection Equipment is required including a forced air respirator.
• The employee often must lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate a semi-automatic and automatic encapsulating machines, including inspection apparatus.
• Conduct visual inspection of encapsulated product to detect and remove defective products.
• Cleaning and maintenance of encapsulation areas.
• Documentation of batch/lot numbers and recording of data.
• Cross train on various equipment and in other departments.
• Properly clean and place numbers on barrels to be used in encapsulation rooms.
• Take capsule weights and make adjustments when necessary to automatic encapsulation machines.
• Make part change overs and minor repairs on all encapsulating machines when needed.
• Properly clean and prepare encapsulating machines for the next formula of powder.
• Inspect capsules as they are produced by the encapsulating machines when needed.
• Operate and read scales.
• Serve as backup for Machine Operators / Semi-automatic as necessary.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• 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) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees