Production Operator - Hutchinson, KS

Kansas Ag Connection; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus

Overtime Opportunities

Job summary

Kansas Ag Connection in Hutchinson, KS is hiring a Production Operator for $20.00 per hour. This entry-level position offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus and requires shifts on Sunday through Thursday with potential overtime.

You will operate production equipment, maintain quality, and ensure safety and cleanliness in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be 18+, eligible to work in the U.S., and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Experience in a manufacturing or military environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and maintain quality.
• Perform housekeeping duties in the work area.
• Communicate with team about equipment and safety concerns.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

JLG Equipment

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Production Operator - Hutchinson, KS#### Location:,, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:N/A#### Salary:$20.00 HOUR### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Operator/General Laborer**Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.x## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on.Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# Production Operator - Hutchinson, KS| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |**Job Description****Production Operator - Hutchinson, KS**$2000 Sign-On Bonus!Pay Rate: $20.00 + shift differentialShift(s) Required: 3rd Shift (11pm - 7am) This is an 8-hour shift, Sunday - Thursday, with occasional weekend days required. Opportunity to work overtime (in early or stay late).**Summary**This is an entry-level position which will be in a non-union workforce. You will gain knowledge of the facility, general department knowledge, and handle tasks through completion of tasks and look for ways to improve the process and personal performance. Production Operator are expected to perform a variety of jobs, tasks or duties as assigned.**Essential Job Functions:*** Operating equipment associated with the production of finished goods including but not limited to processing, packaging, and palletizing equipment* Maintain, monitor, and adjust equipment* Daily housekeeping duties as required to include but not limited to vacuuming, sweeping and dusting* Utilize computer systems to input and record data as required in regard to safety, sanitation, maintenance and processing equipment operation* Work in a fast-paced environment to complete various processes including weighing, bagging, packing, unpacking, labeling, and storing products and sanitizing around facility (sweeping, compressed air cleaning)* Interact regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork focused environment* Communicate with team/shift employees concerning proper operation of equipment, changes in flow rates or processing capabilities safety concerns, product quality issues and maintenance issues* Rotate through all positions within a specified department to train associates and fill in as necessary* Operate forklifts* Understand and adhere to ADM's Safety, Environmental Compliance and Food Quality and goal of achieving a zero-injury culture.* Maintaining a safe and clean work environment* Exhibit regular and prompt attendance and maintain attendance record in accordance with company policy**On-the-Job Training Requirements:*** Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality and environmental training* Participate in company planned operations training* Equipment training may include but not limited to JLG, forklift, non-DOT truck, reach lift, etc.**Requirements:*** 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* Experience in production and/or similar military environment (preferred)**Minimum Requirements*** Must be 18 years or older* Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship* Ability to read and understand tables and formulas and deal with whole numbers. Equivalent to a partial high school education.* Experience in Manufacturing and/or similar military environment (preferred)* Detailed oriented and self-motivated* Strong safety aptitude* Strong fundamental skills (math, reading, writing and verbal communication)* Motivated with a passion to learn**Physical Requirements and Working Conditions*** Ability to move about on a work site by ascending/descending stairs, extensive walking, climbing steps or ladders, 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 with open view grating from multiple elevations or in confined spaces* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds overhead* Ability to traverse two (2) miles or more during the course of a workday* Ambient conditions - Work area is, typically, a non-air-conditioned production environment. Working in in extreme heat and cold in all seasonal elements, both indoors and outside on a regular basis.* Atmosphere: May come in contact with Dust (Peanut - known allergen), corn, cotton, canola seed, chemicals and odor* Must be able to work around vibrating equipment and noise levels that may reach or exceed 85 decibels and will require use of hearing protection for most of the work shift* Employees are required to wear all company provided Personal Protective Equipment (i.e., hard-hats, safety glasses, earplugs, uniforms, and steel-toed boots) in addition to job specific PPE requirements (i.e., fall protection equipment and respirators)* Employees in roles that require respirators will need to be clean shaven.ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.REF:110405BR**#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 lawTo apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONJob Post Date: 06/24/26Here are some other jobs you may be interested in applying for.| | || - | - || Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) Sabetha, Kansas | Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) Kansas City, Kansas || Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) Sabetha, Kansas | |