Laborer - Sauget, IL

Archer Daniels Midland•Sauget, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a permanent, full-time, non-exempt hourly entry-level position in a union environment at ADM’s Sauget, Illinois facility. Laborers perform a variety of assigned tasks, learn about the facility and department operations, complete work through to completion, and look for ways to improve processes and personal performance. The role involves operating and monitoring equipment and supporting bulk-material handling processes, including loading and unloading trucks, barges, and/or rail cars. Work also includes housekeeping around the facility and communication with coworkers and management about equipment operation, processing conditions, safety, product quality, and maintenance. The position requires adherence to ADM’s safety, environmental compliance, and food quality requirements and support of its zero-injury culture. The work environment is typically a non-air-conditioned production setting, indoors and outdoors, with seasonal hot or cold temperatures, dust (including peanut allergen), grain, odors, and noise that may reach or exceed 85 decibels. Required protective equipment includes uniforms, hardhats, earplugs, safety glasses, hair restraints, steel-toed shoes, gloves, and task-specific equipment such as a safety harness. Respirator use may be required; employees in roles requiring respirators must be clean-shaven. Work schedules range from 8 to 12 hours on first or second shift. The employee must be able to work overtime, including weekends, holidays, or different shifts, with advance notice as needed. The position requires frequent movement and standing, working at heights or in confined spaces when needed, lifting and carrying materials, and traversing up to two miles during a workday.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Ability to understand and effectively communicate in English, verbally and in writing.
Ability to work overtime, including weekends, holidays, or different shifts, with advance notice as needed.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including respirators when required; clean-shaven appearance is required for employees in roles requiring respirators.
Ability to ascend and descend stairs; bend, kneel, stoop, or squat frequently; and stand and sit for prolonged periods.
Ability to operate equipment or machinery at different heights and to work on ladders, scaffolding, at heights, or in confined spaces when required.
Ability to lift and transport up to 40 pounds frequently, up to 55 pounds occasionally, and up to 50 pounds overhead.
Ability to traverse up to two miles during a workday.

Nice To Haves

Experience in production and/or a similar military environment.
Equipment training or experience involving equipment such as JLGs, forklifts, Non-DOT trucks, or reach lifts.

Responsibilities

Maintain, monitor, and adjust equipment.
Perform facility processes such as barge loading, truck loading and unloading, and housekeeping, including sweeping and compressed-air cleaning.
Work with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote teamwork.
Communicate with team and shift employees about equipment operation, flow-rate or processing-capability changes, safety concerns, product quality issues, and maintenance issues.
Follow ADM safety, environmental compliance, and food quality requirements and support the goal of achieving a zero-injury culture.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Maintain regular and prompt attendance in accordance with company policy.
Operate equipment used in bulk-material loading and unloading, including forklifts, skid steers, scales, pumps, and conveyors, and handle trucks, barges, and/or rail cars as applicable.
Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training and participate in company-planned operations training.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical and prescription coverage
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
On-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement, as applicable
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings account
401(k) with matching contributions
Cash balance plan
Discounted employee stock purchasing program
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Workers’ compensation
Legal assistance
Identity theft protection
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Resource Groups
Colleague Giving Programs
Paid time off, including paid holidays
Adoption assistance
Paid maternity and parental leave
Tuition assistance
Company-sponsored training and development resources, including LinkedIn Learning, language training, and mentoring programs