Operator – Columbus, NE – 1042521 Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)

Farmer Veteran Coalition; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM is seeking an Operator in Columbus, NE for a full-time, hourly role focused on safety and precision in production. You will monitor all DCS screens, adjust set-points and valves, and keep processes within specification limits to ensure product quality.

You will collect samples, analyze results, respond to alarms, troubleshoot equipment, train field personnel, and document production data accurately while adhering to all safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all DCS screens and note changes in production variables.
• Adjust DCS set-points, outputs, and valves to keep conditions within specifications.
• Analyze samples to verify product quality and determine adjustments.
• Respond to DCS alarms and determine corrective actions in control room or field.
• Collect samples at various production stages and test acidity, density, moisture, pH using lab equipment.
• Troubleshoot process and machine issues using mechanical and chemical knowledge.
• Collaborate with other operators and management to ensure efficient production.
• Perform Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures on valves and equipment.
• Follow safety and process requirements.
• Provide direction and training to field personnel as needed.
• Record data on production charts, rounds, and logs with accurate notes.

Job description

Job DescriptionOperator – Columbus, NEThis is a full-time, hourly position.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitors all DCS screens on a continual basis, noting all changes or discrepancies in production variables such as temperatures, pressures, flows, tank levels, densities, pH and other process conditions
• Manipulates DCS control board and screens by targeting and making changes to set-points, out-puts, valves, etc. in order to keep various production conditions within specifications limits and parameters
• Analyzes sample results, verifying product quality and adherence to specifications and determines the adjustments needed to correct deviations
• Observes and acknowledges all alarm warnings on the DCS Alarm Screen and determines corrective actions to be taken in the control room or in the field to remedy the situation
• Obtains samples of product at various stages of production process to test for acidity, density, moisture, pH, and other quality parameters using pH meter, hydrometer, centrifuge, and other lab equipment
• Troubleshoots problems by investigating and inspecting all process and machine malfunctions and utilizes mechanical, chemical and other technical expertise to solve and eliminate process related problems
• Works in teams by maintaining good communication and cooperation with other department operators and management in order to achieve efficient production processes in all areas
• Performs Lock-Out/Tag-Out/Try-Out procedures on various valves and machine equipment such as motors, driers and pumps
• Adheres to all safety and process requirements
• Provides work direction and training to field personnel for various operational assignments, or when routine operation of equipment is manually required
• Records data and results on Production Parameters charts, Rounds Checklist, log sheets and other related documentation, taking accurate notes on all production figures, times, calculations and other system or operational information

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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