Production Operator - Erlanger, KY

Archer Daniels Midland • Erlanger, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator is responsible for safely operating manufacturing, blending, and processing equipment across the Dry Blends, Spray Dry, Dairy, MID, and Weigh Ups areas. This role ensures accurate material handling, product quality, regulatory compliance, and efficient production while supporting ADM’s commitment to a zero-injury culture.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively
• Strong attention to detail (lot numbers, order numbers, measurements)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and flexible schedules as needed
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs repeatedly during an 8 hour shift
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift
• Ability to wear a respirator
• Work environment may include exposure to chemical and food allergens
• Successful completion of a background check

Responsibilities

• Perform all job functions in compliance with ADM safety standards, GMP, OSHA, HACCP, ISO, USDA, Kosher, BATF, and food safety requirements
• Read, understand, and execute Manufacturing Orders, SOPs, and production instructions
• Precisely weigh, verify, and add raw materials and intermediates to batches
• Operate and monitor processing equipment including: Blenders and batching systems, Steam jacketed kettles, vacuum dryers, homogenizers, pumps, Blend tanks, filtration systems, sieves, and related ancillary equipment
• Make in‑process adjustments based on analytical data (temperature, moisture, flow, etc.)
• Execute rework, formula adjustments, and corrections per QC and formula requirements
• Collect samples, follow QC procedures, and report deviations to leadership
• Package, sample, and label products per customer and order specifications
• Complete all required transactions in SAP, CMS, MWS, and AS400 systems
• Accurately document production activities to ensure lot traceability and yield accuracy
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas per Master Sanitation Schedule
• Support team objectives and perform additional duties as assigned
• Maintain regular attendance and a professional, team‑focused attitude

Benefits

• medical/Rx
• dental
• vision
• on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement
• 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)
• Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares)
• Paid time off
• paid holidays
• Adoption assistance
• 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