Utility-Packout - Dawson, GA

Archer Daniels Midland•Dawson, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level position in our Golden Peanut and Tree Nuts plant. Under limited supervision, perform sanitation, operate processing equipment, perform bulk loading activities, complete any necessary tasks. The production specialists are responsible for maintaining sanitation throughout the plant and act as floating operators. 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 including intense cleaning and sanitizing, and packaging products.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older
Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s license (CDL’s are a plus)
Ability to understand and effectively communicate in English (verbal/written)
High School diploma or equivalent
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 Skid Steer, JLG, forklift, non-DOT truck, Ag Tractor, etc.
Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice as needed
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
Steel toe ankle height boots required by first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in production and/or similar military environment (preferred)

Responsibilities

Maintain, monitor and adjust equipment
Maintain safety and cleanliness of equipment and building
Work in a fast-paced environment to complete various processes including assisting with truck and wagon loading/unloading, weighing, bagging, packing, unpacking, labeling, peanut curing, and storing products and sanitizing around facility (sweeping, compressed air cleaning)
Maintain ongoing pest control operations and monitoring
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, boom lifts, spot trucks, 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
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/Rx
dental
vision
on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable)
flexible spending accounts
health savings account
401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan
discounted employee stock purchasing program
life insurance
disability
workers’ compensation
legal assistance
identity theft protection
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares)
Paid time off
paid holidays
Adoption assistance
paid maternity and parental leave
Tuition assistance
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs