Production Specialist - Decatur, IL

Job Description

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Job Description

Production Specialist - Decatur, IL
East, West, or Corn Plant
This is a full time, hourly position.

Pay Rate: $20.93 - $21.59/hour plus shift differential when applicable


Shift(s) Available: Must have ability to work any shift, overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice as needed. The shift schedule includes an 8-hour, 10-hour or 12-hour shift on a rotational or swing schedule (i.e., seven-day swing and/or rotational).

Why Join?
Weekly Pay
Benefits Start First Day
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
On-site 24/7 FREE medical care facility
Health and Wellness Incentives
Membership to ADM Wellness Center (Gym membership)
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 Assistance
Advancement Opportunities
Perks at work (discount program with several companies)
Position Summary:
Production Specialists are expected to perform a variety of jobs, tasks or duties as assigned. Production Specialists must be able to work any shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.


Job Responsibilities:
Job duties may include, but are not limited to: general housekeeping, clean-up, sweeping, vacuuming, painting, oiling, greasing, lubricating, sample retrieval, power washing, lifting, hauling items up and down stairs, stacking or dumping 55 lb. bags, shoveling dry materials, and other various warehouse duties as assigned.
Operating equipment such as forklifts, bobcat, skid steers, pumps, conveyors, grind mills, fiber, germ and gluten dryers.
Working in a manufacturing environment to complete various processes including weighing, bagging, packing, unpacking, labeling, and storing products and sanitizing around facility (sweeping, compressed air cleaning).
Utilize computer systems to input and record data as required regarding safety, sanitation, maintenance, and processing equipment operation.
Troubleshooting and minor repairs of equipment is expected.
The Production Specialists must be capable of learning and qualifying on additional positions such as Utility, Operator II and Operator I in order to step up and fill in on an as needed basis. Must show a willingness to learn functions outside of the general laborer duties to help fill in for temporary or permanent vacancies in other jobs.
Production Specialists must have the ability to climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel, stand for long periods, work in confined spaces, work with heights, and work in hot and cold temperatures and a dusty environment.
Must have a safe working attitude, be an active participant in safety programs, learn and follow written rules and procedures, and produce accurate documentation.
Other duties as assigned.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Job Requirements:
Exhibit regular and prompt attendance and maintain attendance record in accordance with company policy
Experience in manufacturing, production and/or similar military environment (preferred)
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 (preferred)
On-The-Job Training Requirements:
New colleagues will need to undergo on-the-job training to acquire skills and certifications, which will be assessed according to established standards
Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training
Participate in company planner operations training
Equipment training may include but not limited to JLP, Forklift, Non-DOT Truck, Reach Lift, Lock Out/Tag Out, etc.
Physical Requirements:
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 walk up to two (2) miles during the course of a workday over uneven ground surfaces, and/or walking over Railroad tracks.
Working Conditions:
Ambient conditions - Work area is, typically, a non-air-conditioned production environment. Hot or cold Temperatures, all seasonal elements, both indoors and outdoors
Atmosphere: Dust (Peanut - known allergen), cotton, canola seed, and odor
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
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.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.