Operator III - SFI Decatur, IL

Illinois Ag; Decatur, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401K/ESOP, pension with ADM matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition Assistance

Weekly pay

Job summary

ADM (Archer Daniels Midland) in Decatur, IL seeks an Operator III for rotating shifts. The role involves loading/unloading, operating packaging machinery, processing batches, and maintaining safety/compliance. Must be able to work any shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime with notice.

Starting pay is $21.22/hr with a $1.90 shift differential; benefits start on day one and weekly pay is offered. Previous plant experience and forklift experience are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Regular and prompt attendance required.
• Experience in manufacturing or plant environment preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older and eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written).

Responsibilities

• Load/unload semi tankers and operate packaging machinery.
• Perform process batching and routine duties; housekeeping and sampling.
• Follow safety procedures and be willing to learn other tasks as needed.
• Operate fork truck and endure physically demanding conditions.

Skills

English communication

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift Operation

Job description

Job Description

Operator III - SFI Decatur, IL

This is a full-time, hourly position.

Starting Pay: $21.22/hr plus $1.90 shift differential

Schedule: This position requires working quarterly rotating shift - 3 months 1st shift, 3 months 2nd shift, 3 months 3rd shift, repeat.

Requires ability to work any shift, overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice as needed.

Careers and Culture

Why Join?

Weekly Pay

Benefits Start First Day

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• 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)

Job Description

Perform tasks, including but not limited to, loading and unloading semi tankers, operating packaging machinery, process batching and operation, general housekeeping, retrieving samples and level measurements, lifting and hauling items up and down stairs, operate a motorized fork truck and a variety of miscellaneous duties as needed or required.

Applicant is expected to perform a variety of jobs, tasks or duties as required.

Must be able to work any and all shifts, overtime and weekends as required.

Applicant must also be willing to work in any area/department within the complex.

Must have regular and prompt attendance.

Requirements

• Basic computer knowledge (data entry), general math comprehension, and previous plant environment experience helpful
• Forklift Operation experience
• Prior plant/manufacturing experience
• Be active and participate in safety programs
• Learn and follow written rules and procedures
• Produce accurate documentation
• Willing and able to learn other jobs, fill in for temporary/permanent vacancies
• Have the ability to climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel, stand for long periods, work in confined spaces, work with heights, work in cold/hot temperatures and a dusty environment and be respirator qualified

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 and medical clearance.

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