Production Specialist - Camanche, IA

ADM

Camanche (IA)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 28,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Weekly pay
Advancement opportunities
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
401K/ESOP
tuition reimbursement
Pension with ADM matching
FSAs
Short & Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Parental leave
EAP

Job summary

ADM is seeking an Entry Level Production Specialist in Camanche, IA. This role offers hands-on training and exposure to a fast-paced production environment, with opportunities to learn facility operations and contribute to process improvements under supervision.

You will participate in safety programs, operate equipment, and support sanitation and loadout activities while working an 8-hour shift with overtime potential. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • 18 years of age or older.
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
  • Ability to understand and effectively communicate in English (verbal/written).
  • Experience in production and/or similar military environment preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Work in a fast-paced environment to complete various processes.
  • Assists with routine preventive maintenance duties on department equipment and notifies the maintenance department of major repairs or adjustments.
  • Must be motivated and able to take direction.
  • Maintain, monitor and adjust equipment.
  • Interact with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement and teamwork.
  • Communicate with team/shift employees concerning operation of equipment, safety concerns, product quality, and maintenance issues.
  • Adhere to ADM's safety, environmental compliance and food quality goals.
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
  • Exhibit regular and prompt attendance and maintain attendance record.
  • Operate equipment for sanitation, loadout and unloading of bulk materials.
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills

English communication
Production experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

JLG
Forklift
Reach lift

Job description

113318BR

Job Description:
Production Specialist | Entry Level

Location: Camanche, IA

Job Type: Full Time, Hourly

Shift(s) Available:8 hour day shift with occasional overtime including weekends and holidays

Why Join?
  • Benefits Start First Day - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance

  • Health and Wellness Incentives

  • Weekly Pay

  • Advancement Opportunities

  • Paid Vacation and Holidays – Available Immediately

  • Paid Sick Leave

  • 401K/ESOP, pension with ADM 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 Reimbursement

  • Perks at work (discount program with several companies)

Summary

This is an entry-level position in our Camanche Terminal. 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 Specialists are expected to perform a variety of jobs, tasks or duties as assigned under limited supervision.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Work in a fast-paced environment to complete various processes including

  • Assists with routine preventive maintenance duties on department equipment and notifies the maintenance department of the need for major repairs or adjustments.

  • Must be motivated and have the ability to take direction.

  • Maintain, monitor and adjust equipment

  • 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

  • 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

  • Operating equipment associated with the sanitation, loadout and unloading process for bulk materials including trucks, barges and/or rail cars, forklifts, hand trucks, skid steers, utilizing scales, pumps, conveyor, scoop, shovel, broom, pressure washer, tape measure, fall restraint systems etc.

  • Other duties as assigned

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)

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.

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 (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.

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 traverse up to two (2) miles during the course of a workday

Work Hours
  • Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice as needed

  • The shift schedules include an 8-hour shift on a rotational or swing schedule (i.e., seven-day swing and/or rotational)

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF:113318BR

The pay for this position is expected to be:

$18-20

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:

$18-20

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

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.

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