Production Specialist - Lincoln, NE

Archer Daniels Midland•Lincoln, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

ADM is hiring an entry-level Production Specialist at its Soybean Processing facility in Lincoln, Nebraska. This is a full-time position in a union workforce. The employee will develop knowledge of the facility and department, complete assigned production tasks, and look for ways to improve processes and personal performance. Production Specialists may perform a variety of jobs, tasks, or duties as assigned. The position offers a base rate of $22.22 per hour, with shift differentials of $1.00 for second shift, $1.50 for third shift, or $2.00 for swing shift. Shifts are first (6:45 a.m.–3:00 p.m.), second (2:45 p.m.–11:00 p.m.), third (10:45 p.m.–7:00 a.m.), or swing (a combination of the three). Overtime, including weekends and holidays, may be required with advance notice. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is advertised. Work is performed in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, which may include heat, cold, dust, and loud noise. Employees use personal protective equipment and may work in elevated areas. Physical tasks may include bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation. The role involves operating production and material-handling equipment, including forklifts, and equipment used to load and unload bulk materials from trucks and rail cars. ADM requires successful completion of a background check. Employees complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, environmental, operations, and equipment training. Equipment training may include JLG, forklifts, non-DOT trucks, and reach lifts. ADM describes its work as guided by a commitment to sustainability and to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Ability to perform physical job duties that may include bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, potentially including heat, cold, dust, and loud noise, while using personal protective equipment.
Ability to work in elevated areas.
Ability to understand and effectively communicate in English, verbally and in writing.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Complete required ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training, and participate in company-planned operations training.
Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in production and/or a similar military environment.

Responsibilities

Handle grain and waste by scraping, shoveling, and sweeping soybean product and byproduct.
Maintain, monitor, and adjust equipment.
Use computer systems to enter and record data related to safety, sanitation, maintenance, and processing equipment operation.
Interact with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote teamwork.
Communicate with team and shift employees about equipment operation, flow rates, processing capabilities, safety concerns, product quality, and maintenance issues.
Rotate through positions within a specified department to train associates and provide coverage as needed.
Operate forklifts.
Follow ADM safety, environmental compliance, and food quality requirements, supporting the goal of a zero-injury culture.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Maintain regular and prompt attendance in accordance with company policy.
Operate equipment used to load and unload bulk materials, including trucks and/or rail cars, scales, pumps, and conveyors.
Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay
Benefits start on the first day
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
Company-paid life insurance and voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and children
Parental leave (paternity/maternity)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition assistance
Advancement opportunities
Perks at Work discount program
$3,000 sign-on bonus