Production Operator - Erlanger, KY

Job Description

Production Operator
Location: Erlanger, KY
Vacancies: 2nd & 3rd Shift
Schedule: 8 hour shifts; overtime and weekends as needed
Hours: 2nd Shift - 2pm to 1030pm & 3rd Shift - 10pm to 630am

Position Summary
The Production Operator is responsible for safely operating manufacturing, blending, and processing equipment across the Dry Blends, Spray Dry, Dairy, MID, and Weigh Ups areas. This role ensures accurate material handling, product quality, regulatory compliance, and efficient production while supporting ADM's commitment to a zero-injury culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all job functions in compliance with ADM safety standards, GMP, OSHA, HACCP, ISO, USDA, Kosher, BATF, and food safety requirements
• Read, understand, and execute Manufacturing Orders, SOPs, and production instructions
• Precisely weigh, verify, and add raw materials and intermediates to batches
• Operate and monitor processing equipment including:
  • Blenders and batching systems
  • Steam jacketed kettles, vacuum dryers, homogenizers, pumps
  • Blend tanks, filtration systems, sieves, and related ancillary equipment
• Make in-process adjustments based on analytical data (temperature, moisture, flow, etc.)
• Execute rework, formula adjustments, and corrections per QC and formula requirements
• Collect samples, follow QC procedures, and report deviations to leadership
• Package, sample, and label products per customer and order specifications
• Complete all required transactions in SAP, CMS, MWS, and AS400 systems
• Accurately document production activities to ensure lot traceability and yield accuracy
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas per Master Sanitation Schedule
• Support team objectives and perform additional duties as assigned
• Maintain regular attendance and a professional, team-focused attitude

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively
• Strong attention to detail (lot numbers, order numbers, measurements)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and flexible schedules as needed
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs repeatedly during an 8 hour shift
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift
• Ability to wear a respirator
• Work environment may include exposure to chemical and food allergens

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.


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About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

Benefits and Perks


Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness - medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness - 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.
• Mental and social wellness - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.


If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.


The pay for this position is expected to be: