Operator II, Bio Products - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland•Decatur, IL

1d•$33 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

This is an Operator 2 position that is required to safely unload incoming raw chemicals from both trucks and rail cars. They will also perform small amounts of Predictive Maintenance on production utilities. Load feed products into rail cars and trucks. The position is also required to sample products for quality assurance purposes, monitor environmental controls of chemical off loading and product storage areas. Effectively communicate plant safety policies to outside/ADM truck drivers. Operate and troubleshoot heavy equipment.

Requirements

Railroad experience
Hazardous chemical experience
Heavy Equipment operation experience
Mechanical knowledge
Time Management
Track mobile operations
Knowledge of processes, ability to learn pumps, motors, track mobile operations, and chemical procedures
Become HAZMAT Certified and Maintain HAZMAT trained status annually.
Ability to move about or to a work site by ascending/descending stairs, bending, kneeling and prolonged periods of standing and sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, or squatting frequently
Ability to operate equipment or machinery that may be located at different heights; may require work on ladders, scaffolding or other work at heights or in confined spaces
Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis, up to 55 pounds on an occasional basis and up to 50 pounds overhead
Requires ability and willingness to wear respirators
Ability to walk up to two (2) miles during the course of a workday over uneven ground surfaces, and/or walking over Railroad tracks.
Must be able to work around noise levels that may reach or exceed 85 decibels and require use of hearing protection for most of the work shift
Company provided protective clothing required: Uniforms, hardhats, earplugs, safety glasses, hair restraints, steel-toed shoes, gloves, and safety harness may be required based on task performed; employees are required to wear all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) (i.e., hard-hats, safety glasses, earplugs, uniforms, and steel-toed boots) in addition to job specific PPE requirements. Employees in roles that require respirators will need to be clean shaven.

Responsibilities

Chemical unloading for plant operations
Truck/rail loading of product to customers
Monitor/P.M. equipment
Fill/Load totes of product onto trailers
Perform routine housekeeping of assigned areas
Maintain environmental compliance
Plant support for bottleneck situations
Operate a Mobile Rail mover and a fork truck
Understands their role in food safety and quality systems, actively participates in food safety efforts and ensures all activities conform to good manufacturing practices.
Maintain/Obtain valid Illinois Driver’s License.

Benefits

Weekly Pay
Benefits Start First Day
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
On-site 24/7 FREE medical care facility
Health and Wellness Incentives
Membership to ADM Wellness Center (Gym membership)
Paid Vacation and Holidays
401K/ESOP, pension with ADM (Archer Daniels Midland) matching contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Short & Long-Term Disability
Company Paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees,’ Spouse and Children
Parental leave (paternity/maternity)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Assistance
Advancement Opportunities
Perks at work (discount program with several companies)