Production Specialist - Reserve, LA

Archer Daniels Midland • Reserve, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level position where you will gain knowledge of the facility and general department operations. You will handle tasks through completion, looking for ways to improve processes and personal performance. Production Specialists 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credentials) per homeland security.
• 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.
• 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.
• Employees in roles that require respirators will need to be clean shaven.
• 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.

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 regarding 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 by 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.
• Understand and adhere to ADM's Safety, Environmental Compliance, and Food Quality goals, 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, utilizing scales, pumps, conveyors, etc.
• 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
• Parental leave (paternity/maternity)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Advancement Opportunities
• Weekly Pay
• Perks at work (discount program with several companies)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED