Production Specialist - St. Louis, MO

Archer Daniels Midland•St Louis, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level position within a union workforce where you will gain knowledge of the facility and general department operations. You will handle tasks through completion, identify areas for process improvement, and focus on personal performance. Laborers 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).
High School diploma or equivalent.
Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training.
Participate in company-planned operations training.
Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice as needed.
Ability to work around noise levels that may reach or exceed 85 decibels and require use of hearing protection for most of the work shift.
Ability to move about or to a work site by ascending/descending stairs, bending, kneeling, and 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; may require work on ladders, scaffolding, or other work at heights or in confined spaces.
Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis, up to 55 pounds on an occasional basis and up to 50 pounds overhead.
Requires ability and willingness to wear respirators.
Ability to traverse up to two (2) miles during the course of a workday.
Must be clean shaven if required to wear respirators.

Nice To Haves

Experience in production 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, and other methods.
Interact regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork-focused environment.
Communicate with team/shift employees regarding equipment operation, changes in flow rates or processing capabilities, safety concerns, product quality issues, and maintenance issues.
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 and maintain attendance records in accordance with company policy.
Operate equipment associated with the loadout and unloading process for bulk materials, including trucks and/or rail cars, forklifts, skid steers, scales, pumps, and conveyors.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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
Maternity and Paternity Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Advancement Opportunities
Weekly Pay
Perks at work (discount program with several companies)