Production Operator KS - Archer Daniels Midland Company : Job Details

Job DescriptionProduction Operator - Hutchinson, KS$2000 Sign-On Bonus!Pay Rate: $20.00 + shift differentialShift(s) Available: NIGHT (7pm-7am) this is a 12-hour shift on a seven-day swing and/or rotational schedule. Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, and on occasion different shifts.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.Learn more about ADM, click the links below; Join?* Weekly Pay* Benefits Start First Day* Company provided Uniforms* 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)SummaryThis is an entry-level position which will be in a 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 loadout and unloading process for bulk materials including trucks and/or rail cars, utilizing scales, pumps, conveyor, etc.* Maintain, monitor and adjust equipment* 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 policyRequirements:* 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.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; scaffolding or elevated heights or in confined spaces* Requires ability to wear appropriate fall protection equipment* Requires ability and willingness to wear respirators* Employees in roles that require respirators will need to be clean shaven.* Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds on a frequent basis, up to 55 pounds on an occasional basis and up to 50 pounds overhead* Ability to traverse up to two (2) miles 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, 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.ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment background check.