Utility - Valdosta, GA
About The Position
The Prep & Extractions Production Worker safely and efficiently operates, monitors, and maintains equipment used in soybean and cottonseed preparation and extraction. The role supports production of quality vegetable oils and meal products by helping prepare, process, and transfer raw materials through the production system. Employees follow company safety policies, food/feed safety requirements, environmental regulations, and standard operating procedures while maintaining a clean, safe, productive work environment. The position is based at an industrial soybean and cottonseed processing facility. Work may take place indoors and outdoors, including elevated work areas and process platforms. Employees may encounter moving machinery, elevated temperatures, dust, noise, chemicals, and other industrial hazards. ADM requires successful completion of a background check.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Ability to work safely in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to recognize and report equipment or process abnormalities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
- Ability to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; climb stairs, ladders, and platforms; and bend, stoop, reach, and work in various positions.
- Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, using assistance or mechanical devices when appropriate.
- Ability to work in elevated temperatures, dust, noise, and varying weather conditions and wear required PPE for extended periods.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in soybean, cottonseed, grain, oilseed, or agricultural processing.
- Previous experience in manufacturing, production, or industrial operations.
- Familiarity with conveyors, pumps, motors, elevators, and process equipment.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with process monitoring, production documentation, or equipment inspections.
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor equipment used in soybean and cottonseed preparation and extraction.
- Assist with receiving, handling, cleaning, conditioning, cracking, flaking, and preparing raw materials.
- Monitor conveyors, elevators, screens, conditioners, flaking mills, extractors, and related equipment.
- Monitor process conditions and equipment performance to support efficient operation and product quality.
- Identify and report equipment malfunctions, process abnormalities, production concerns, and quality issues.
- Perform routine equipment inspections and assist with troubleshooting operational issues.
- Monitor product flow, temperatures, levels, and other process conditions as required.
- Assist with product transfers, material handling, and housekeeping in production areas.
- Maintain accurate production records, logs, checklists, and other required documentation.
- Communicate with team members, maintenance personnel, and supervisors to support continuous production.
- Follow company safety policies, PPE requirements, and applicable procedures, including lockout/tagout and confined-space, fall-protection, and hot-work procedures when required.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area; report unsafe conditions, near misses, incidents, and equipment hazards.
- Participate in safety meetings, training, and emergency response activities as assigned.
- Follow applicable quality, environmental, and production procedures and established product-handling specifications.
- Support product quality, efficiency, waste reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Meet production goals while maintaining quality, reliable attendance, punctuality, effective communication, accountability, and teamwork.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
