Des Moines

IA - Iowa

Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

Production Specialist
Location: Des Moines, IA-Oilseeds
Job Type: Full Time, Hourly
Pay Range: $19.11 an hour
Sign on Bonus: $1500
Shift(s) Available: The shift schedules include an 8- or 12-hour shift on a rotational or swing schedule (i.e., seven-day swing and/or rotational). Ability to work any shift, overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice as needed.
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Why Join?
Benefits Start First Day!!

• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paternity Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees’, Spouse and Children
• Perks at work (discount program with several companies)
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• 401K/ESOP, pension with ADM matching contributions
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Advancement Opportunities
• Weekly Pay

Summary
This is an entry-level position which will be in 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. Laborers are expected to perform a variety of jobs, tasks or duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions:

• Exhibit regular and prompt attendance and maintain attendance record in accordance with company policy
• Other duties as assigned
• Operating equipment associated with the loadout and unloading process for bulk materials including trucks and/or rail cars, utilizing scales, pumps, conveyor, etc.
• Understand and adhere to ADM's Safety, Environmental Compliance and Food Quality and goal of achieving a zero-injury culture.
• Maintain, monitor and adjust equipment
• Operate forklifts
• Utilize computer systems to input and record data as required in regards to safety, sanitation, maintenance and processing equipment operation
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• 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)
• Rotate through all positions within a specified department to train associates and fill in as necessary
• 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
• Interact regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork focused environment

Requirements:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Must be 18 years or older
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in production and/or similar military environment (preferred)

On-the-Job Training Requirements:

• Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality and environmental training
• Equipment training may include but not limited to JLG, forklift, Non-DOT truck, reach lift, etc.
• Participate in company planned operations training

Working Conditions

• Atmosphere: Dust (Peanut - known allergen), cotton, canola seed, and odor
• 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 (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.
• Must be able to work around noise levels that may reach or exceed 85 decibels and require use of hearing protection for most of the work shift
• Ambient conditions – Work area is, typically, a non-air-conditioned production environment. Hot or cold Temperatures, all seasonal elements, both indoors and outdoors

Physical Requirements

• 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
• Requires ability and willingness to wear respirators
• 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
• Ability to traverse up to two (2) miles during the course of a workday
• 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

Work Hours

• The shift schedules include an 8- or 12-hour shift on a rotational or swing schedule (i.e., seven-day swing and/or rotational)
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice as needed

Relocation assistance is not available with this position.

ADM is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and veteran status.

This position offers a complete benefit package, including 401K/ESOP, pension, health, life and dental insurance.

ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.

ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We're a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We're blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We're a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We're an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we're a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com.

ADM is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and veterans status.

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