Production Operator - Clinton, IA

VetJobs • Clinton, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

ADM’s corn milling plant in Clinton, Iowa, is hiring entry-level Production Operators. Operators learn about the facility and department, complete assigned production tasks, and look for ways to improve processes and personal performance. The role involves operating and maintaining production machinery and equipment, controlling the process so finished products meet customer specifications, performing in-process quality checks, maintaining production records, conducting equipment checks and cleaning, and troubleshooting issues to reduce downtime. The position requires rotating 12-hour shifts on days and nights. Overtime, including weekends and holidays, and occasional work on different shifts may be required with advance notice. Starting pay is $24.36 per hour, plus shift differential. Employees receive on-the-job safety, food safety, quality, environmental, and operations training; equipment training may include JLG, forklifts, non-DOT trucks, and reach lifts. The work is onsite in a typically non-air-conditioned production environment, indoors and outdoors, in seasonal heat and cold. Employees may encounter dust, including peanut dust, corn, cotton, canola seed, chemicals, odors, vibrating equipment, and noise that may reach or exceed 85 decibels. Company-provided personal protective equipment is required.

Requirements

• 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.
• Strong safety performance and safety aptitude.
• Knowledge of equipment operation and use of tools.
• Basic mechanical skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility in accepting change and an attitude of continuous improvement.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts and overtime, including weekends and holidays; occasional different shifts may be needed with advance notice.
• Attention to detail, self-motivation, motivation to learn, and fundamental math, reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to move around a work site, including extensive walking, stairs and ladders, and prolonged standing or sitting; frequently stoop, bend, kneel, or squat; and work at different elevations or in confined spaces.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds overhead and traverse two miles or more during a workday.
• Ability to work in seasonal heat and cold, around dust, allergens, chemicals, odors, vibration, and noise; use hearing protection and required PPE.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing or industrial experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or a similar military environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain machinery and equipment used in the production process.
• Control production processes to ensure finished products meet customer specifications.
• Perform in-process quality checks.
• Make adjustments and troubleshoot issues to minimize equipment downtime.
• Maintain accurate production records.
• Conduct regular maintenance checks and clean equipment and the department as needed.
• Complete assigned jobs, tasks, or duties and seek ways to improve processes and personal performance.
• Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, environmental, and operations training.
• Use required personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Benefits start on the first day.
• Company-provided uniforms.
• Work boot allowance.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance.
• Health and wellness incentives.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• 401(k)/ESOP and pension with ADM matching contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance and voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Parental leave, including paternity and maternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition assistance.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Perks at Work discount program.

What This Job Offers

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