Utility/Packer- Bushnell, IL

ADM; Bushnell (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Utility/Packer, where your role is pivotal in blending ingredients and ensuring top-notch packaging quality. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a global leader in nutrition, contributing to the production of essential food items. You'll engage in various tasks from operating packing machines to maintaining safety standards, all while enjoying a dynamic work environment. With competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, this role is perfect for those eager to make a difference in the food industry and grow their career in a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Benefits Start First Day

Work Boot Allowance

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401K/ESOP Matching Contributions

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1-3 months of experience in manufacturing or food production is helpful.
• Ability to perform basic math and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Set up and pack products ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Operate computer systems to track and label products.

Skills

Basic Math

Reading & Writing

Problem-Solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer System

Job description

Job Description

Utility/Packer- Bushnell, IL
Shift Available: 2nd shift: 3pm-11pm, 3rd Shift: 11pm-7am

ADM is a part of the production of 30% of the food supply globally, on average you touch at least 7 items per day made with ADM ingredients. Everyone who works here is a big part of feeding the world.

Why Join?

• Weekly Pay
• Benefits Start First Day
• Work Boot Allowance
• 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)

Summary
As a Utility/Packer, you will be responsible for blending ingredients, filling bags or containers with product, and ensuring all packaging meets quality and safety standards. You will also use a computer system to track and label products while keeping your work area clean and organized.

Essential Job Functions:

• Set Up & Pack – Prepare the packing machine with the correct settings and ensure bags, sacks, or boxes are filled and sealed properly.
• Weigh & Label – Check that all products have the correct weight and label information before stacking.
• Tote & Super Sack Handling – Assemble, fill, sample, and transport large totes or super sacks, ensuring they meet weight and labeling requirements.
• Quality & Sampling – Collect product samples, inspect magnets for contamination, and deliver samples to the lab for testing.
• Cleaning & Maintenance – Clean equipment such as bins, conveyors, packers, and dumpers, and complete required documentation.
• Computer System Operation – Use the control panel and jet printers to enter the correct product information.
• Housekeeping & Safety – Follow daily cleaning checklists, keep the work area tidy, and comply with all safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and company policies.
• Bulk Trailer Prep – Assist with cleaning, preparing, and loading bulk trailers for shipment.
• Other Duties – Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Supervisor or Plant Manager.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• 1-3 months of related experience in manufacturing, warehouse work, or food/feed production is helpful.

Specific Skills:

• Basic Math – Comfortable adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing, as well as working with fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Reading & Writing – Able to read simple instructions, complete basic paperwork, and communicate effectively with team members.
• Problem-Solving – Ability to follow detailed instructions and troubleshoot minor issues.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to stand for long periods in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to perform janitorial and general cleaning duties as needed.

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.

The pay for this position is expected to be:
$24.82 $.50 for 2nd shift $.90 for 3rd Shift

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

#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 are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

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.

Req/Job ID

95383BR

Ref ID

#LI-DNI