Production Operator - Des Moines, IA

Archer Daniels Midland•Des Moines, IA

23h•$22•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level position within a union workforce at ADM, a company that plays a significant role in the global food supply. The role involves gaining knowledge of the facility and general department operations, handling tasks through completion, and identifying opportunities for process and personal performance improvement. Production Operators are expected to perform a variety of assigned jobs, tasks, or duties.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Ability to understand and effectively communicate in English (verbal/written).
Detailed oriented and self-motivated.
Strong safety aptitude.
Strong fundamental skills (math, reading, writing, and verbal communication).
Motivated with a passion to learn.
Ability to move about on a work site by ascending/descending stairs, extensive walking, climbing steps or ladders, 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; scaffolding or elevated heights or in confined spaces.
Requires ability to wear appropriate fall protection equipment.
Requires ability and willingness to wear respirators (employees in roles requiring respirators must be clean-shaven).
Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds on a frequent basis, up to 55 pounds on an occasional basis, and up to 50 pounds overhead.
Ability to traverse up to two (2) miles during the course of a workday.
Work in a non-air-conditioned production environment, in extreme heat and cold in all seasonal elements, both indoors and outside on a regular basis.
May come in contact with Dust (Peanut - known allergen), corn, cotton, canola seed, and odor.
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.
Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Manufacturing and/or similar military environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain, monitor, and adjust equipment.
Utilize computer systems to input and record data related to safety, sanitation, maintenance, and processing equipment operation.
Work in a fast-paced environment to complete various processes including weighing, bagging, packing, unpacking, labeling, and storing products.
Sanitize the facility through sweeping, compressed air cleaning, etc.
Interact regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork-focused environment.
Communicate with team/shift employees concerning proper operation of equipment, changes in flow rates or processing capabilities, safety concerns, product quality issues, and maintenance issues.
Rotate through all positions within a specified department to train associates and fill in as necessary.
Operate forklifts.
Understand and adhere to ADM's Safety, Environmental Compliance, and Food Quality standards, aiming for a zero-injury culture.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Exhibit regular and prompt attendance.
Operate equipment associated with the loadout and unloading process for bulk materials, including trucks and/or rail cars, utilizing scales, pumps, conveyors, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training.
Participate in company-planned operations training.
Receive equipment training which may include JLG, forklift, non-DOT truck, reach lift, etc.

Benefits

Weekly Pay
Benefits Start First Day
Company provided Uniforms
Work Boot Allowance
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
Health and Wellness Incentives
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)