Pellet Operator I - Dawson, GA

Archer Daniels Midland • Dawson, GA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

ADM is seeking a career-minded Pellet Operator for its Golden Peanut location in Dawson, Georgia. Under limited supervision, the operator runs the pellet mill, maintains proper bin levels, production rates and quality standards, and performs department sanitation. The role requires knowledge of plant flows for production, waste, and the hull/fiber department. Work involves rotating 12-hour day and night shifts on a 4-on, 2-off schedule, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. The stated pay is $14.50 per hour, with an additional $1.50 per hour for night work; pay may vary based on individualized factors.

The operator performs work safely, maintains equipment and production quality, conducts inspections and quality checks, reviews production records and labeling, and completes housekeeping and sanitation tasks. The work environment may be hot or cold, indoors or outdoors, humid, dusty (including peanut allergen dust), odorous, and dirty. Required protective clothing includes uniforms, hardhats, earplugs, safety glasses, hair restraints, and steel-toed shoes; gloves and a safety harness may be required depending on the task. Physical work includes handling objects up to 55 pounds and moving, climbing, bending, crouching, and using hands repetitively.

Candidates must complete an ADM background check. Steel-toed boots are required if hired. ADM describes a comprehensive total rewards package that includes health and wellness, financial, and mental and social wellness offerings; benefit eligibility may vary for bargained locations.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of factory-related operator experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience operating a skid steer.
• Strong drive to learn and grow, with willingness to advance in a career.
• Attention to detail and a safety mindset.
• Excellent attendance.
• Good housekeeping and sanitation habits.
• Open availability for rotating day and night shifts, 12-hour shifts on a 4-on, 2-off schedule, and overtime; weekends and holidays are included.
• Complete all required ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training.
• Participate in company-planned operations training.
• Complete required skid steer and forklift training.
• Ability to occasionally move objects weighing up to 55 pounds and to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to move between areas, transport material, work at various heights, rotate the body, crouch, squat, bend, climb ladders and stairs, and use hands repetitively.
• Ability to use a broom, shovel, and other tools to complete assignments.
• Steel-toed boots are required if hired.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

• Operate the pellet mill and maintain proper bin levels, production rates, and quality standards.
• Maintain knowledge of plant flows for production, waste, and the hull/fiber department.
• Perform assigned tasks with a positive, safe attitude and maintain a safe work record.
• Maintain good attendance and communicate with plant personnel across shifts, departments, and management.
• Maintain cleaning equipment to ensure acceptable quality performance.
• Understand the principles of department equipment, including destoners, sizing separators, cleaners, baghouses, elevators, and conveyors.
• Work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, and work overtime as needed.
• Work independently on assigned tasks while remaining flexible in team settings.
• Maintain good housekeeping, perform sanitation duties, and complete required paperwork.
• Conduct daily inspections and report problems.
• Continuously monitor and clean equipment for optimal performance and quality.
• Review production records and labeling for accuracy.
• Perform quality checks as required.
• 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 (EAP)
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares)
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed