Production Specialist - Velva, ND

MSCCN; Velva (ND); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

MSCCN in Velva, ND is seeking a full-time production associate to assist with grain and meal handling. This on-site role requires rotating shifts, possible overtime, and adherence to ADM safety and food quality standards.

The position offers hourly pay and opportunities to work with a team in a fast-paced facility. You will operate equipment, input data into company systems, follow safety protocols, and participate in training.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training (Good Manufacturing Practices, OSHA safety regulations, environmental programs, and operational procedures to ensure safety).
• Participate in company planned operations training.
• Equipment training may include but not limited to JLG, forklift, non-DOT truck, reach lift, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grain and meal handling.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of equipment and building.
• 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, safety concerns, and maintenance issues.
• Operating equipment associated with the loadout and unloading process for bulk materials including trucks and/or rail cars, forklift, skid-steer, front-end loaders, utilizing scales, pumps, conveyor, semi-automatic packing system, etc.
• Utilize computer systems to input and record data as required in regard to safety, sanitation, maintenance, and processing equipment operation.
• Understand and adhere to ADM's Safety, Environmental Compliance and Food Quality and goal of achieving a zero-injury culture.
• Exhibit regular and prompt attendance and maintain attendance record in accordance with company policy.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

English fluency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

This is a full-time, hourly position.

Shift(s) Available: Rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice as needed.

Summary

• Assist with grain and meal handling
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of equipment and building
• 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, safety concerns, and maintenance issues
• Operating equipment associated with the loadout and unloading process for bulk materials including trucks and/or rail cars, forklift, skid-steer, front-end loaders, utilizing scales, pumps, conveyor, semi-automatic packing system, etc.
• Utilize computer systems to input and record data as required in regard to safety, sanitation, maintenance, and processing equipment operation
• Understand and adhere to ADM's Safety, Environmental Compliance and Food Quality and goal of achieving a zero-injury culture.
• Exhibit regular and prompt attendance and maintain attendance record in accordance with company policy
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

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 (Good Manufacturing Practices, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Safety Regulations, environmental programs, and operational procedures to ensure the safety of coworkers and product integrity)
• 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 (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.

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 a 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.

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:

$23.30/hour