Production Specialist - Red Wing, MN

Archer Daniels Midland•Red Wing, MN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level position in our Red Wing Oilseeds plant, a union workforce. You will gain knowledge of the facility, general department knowledge, and handle tasks through completion of tasks and look for ways to improve the process and personal performance. Production specialists are expected to perform a variety of jobs, tasks or duties as assigned.

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
Experience in manufacturing, production and/or similar military environment (preferred)
Prior experience operating a forklift/payloader/skid-steer is preferred
Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training (Good Manufacturing Practices, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Safety Regulations, environmental programs, and operational procedures to ensure the safety of coworkers and product integrity)
Participate in company planned operations training
Equipment training may include but not limited to JLG, forklift, non-DOT truck, reach lift, etc.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, production and/or similar military environment (preferred)
Prior experience operating a forklift/payloader/skid-steer is preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with grain and meal handling
Maintain safety and cleanliness of equipment and building (mowing, snow removal, and site clean-up, shoveling grain)
Work in a fast-paced environment to complete various processes including weighing, bagging, packing, unpacking, labeling, and storing products and sanitizing around facility (sweeping, compressed air cleaning)
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, safety concerns, and maintenance issues
Train to operate and calibrate equipment associated with the loadout and unloading process for bulk materials including trucks and/or rail cars, forklift, skid-steer, front-end loaders, utilizing scales, pumps, conveyor, semi-automatic packing system, etc.
Utilize computer systems to input and record data as required in regard to safety, sanitation, maintenance, and processing equipment operation
Assisting operations/ maintenance personnel as needed and filling temporary vacancies for operations personnel as needed
Understand and adhere to ADM's Safety, Environmental Compliance and Food Quality and goal of achieving a zero-injury culture.
Exhibit regular and prompt attendance and maintain attendance record in accordance with company policy
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 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)