Laboratory Technician - Mendota, IL

ADM; Mendota (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the agricultural sector seeks a Laboratory Technician for its new wheat flour mill in Mendota, IL. The role emphasizes maintaining safety standards, ensuring quality production, and optimizing operational efficiency. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, effective communicators, and capable of problem-solving in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Must have a strong commitment to employee safety.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Excellent command of communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and ensure adherence to safety regulations.
• Perform light maintenance and calibration on laboratory equipment.
• Record, interpret, and maintain ongoing records of test results.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Self-Motivation

Organizational Skills

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Laboratory Technician - Mendota, IL
ADM Milling – Carbohydrate Solutions
2nd Shift: 3p to 11p

Position Summary:
This key quality and operational role is responsible for daily production at a new green-field build 30,000 cwt/day wheat flour mill. The ideal candidate maintains ADMs high standards for Safety and Quality while maintaining production and efficiency excellence. Successful candidates will be good communicators who can nurture outstanding relationships as part of a self-directed work team. They will have the ability to identify and decisively solve problems as they arise and maintain records in accordance with established ADM policies.
The Lab Technician will be part of self-directed teams as small as 2 members and up to 35.

Job Responsibilities:
Health, Safety & Environmental:
Facilitate and ensure adherence to safety regulations, rules and sound practices.

• Coordinate and participate in audits, prioritizing and tracking completion of findings.
• Ensure that unsafe behavior and conditions are corrected.
• Perform Safety audits and set the example for safety.

Quality and Production:

• Collecting, distributing and physical testing of production/load out samples. Ability to prepare and test product using standard laboratory equipment.
• Performs light maintenance and calibration on all laboratory equipment to ensure equipment is in optimal working condition.
• Continually compares test results with standards as required to ensure that all flour is within specification and communicating proactively when product is not within specifications
• Recording, interpreting and maintaining on-going records of test results within LIMS system. Generating/managing Certificate of Analysis documentation to ensure timely release of product to customer. Maintains records in accordance with established ADM policies and procedures
• Assist Quality Food Safety Manager as needed.
• Maintains samples of tested product in order to confirm test results when necessary
• Optimize efficiency and product quality in accordance with budgetary parameters
• Communicates effectively with other departments, external vendors, transportation group as well as customers.
• Proactively seeks and supports the plant goals and vision in accordance with ADM Milling’s strategic vision
• Bases all decisions, perform acts and personify self in the best interest on the company
• Proactively support operational excellence initiatives.

Sanitation/Food Safety:

• Participation in facility GMP program and have the ability to audit to food safety standards.
• Ensure the facility maintains world class sanitation standards.
• Prepare the facility for, and participate in, regulatory/third party/customer/company audits.

Required Skills:

• Must have a strong commitment to employee safety
• Must have the ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Require excellent command of the following: leadership, problem solving, self-motivation, organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Must have confident and courteous manner.
• Must have established Self-Supervised skills.
• Must be able to hear and speak clearly, read, comprehend and communicate orally and in writing.

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion ofabackground check.

REF:98430BR

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 range for this position is expected to be between:

$32,500.00 - $59,000.00

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.

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

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

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 www.adm.com.

Req/Job ID

98430BR

#LI-Onsite

Ref ID

#LI-LD1