Production Specialist - Quincy, IL

VetJobs•Quincy, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Specialist works at ADM’s facility at 2100 Gardner Expressway in Quincy, Illinois. This is a full-time, on-site role working 12-hour shifts on a rotational/swing schedule. The position pays $23.04 per hour, with an additional $1.50 per hour shift differential for 12-hour rotating/swing shifts. The role involves handling grain and waste, operating facility equipment, monitoring product quality and tank levels, collecting and transporting samples to the lab, and recording operational information in computer systems. The Production Specialist helps maintain safe, clean operations and works with peers and management to improve facility operations and support teamwork. The job requires working in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including elevated areas, and performing physically demanding tasks. Overtime, including holidays, nights, and weekends, may be required. Successful completion of a background check is required.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Basic computer skills.
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, including heat, cold, dust, and loud noise, while using personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to work in elevated areas.
Ability to understand and communicate in English, verbally and in writing.
Ability to work overtime, including holidays, nights, weekends, or differential shifts.
Successful completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

Handle grain and waste by scraping, shoveling, and sweeping soybean product and byproduct.
Operate equipment throughout the facility, which may include tractors with front loaders, skid-steers, manlifts, forklifts, and UTVs.
Monitor product quality specifications.
Collect product samples and transport them to the lab.
Use computer systems to input and record information related to safety, sanitation, maintenance, and process equipment operation.
Interact with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork-focused environment.
Monitor and measure tank levels.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Understand and adhere to all safety policies and procedures.