Production Operator - Clinton IA - Iowa Staffing : Job Details

The ADM corn milling plant in Clinton, IA has openings for production operators. This is an entry-level position where 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 Operators are expected to perform a variety of jobs, tasks or duties as assigned.

Weekly pay, benefits start first day, company provided uniforms, work boot allowance, and medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance are some of the benefits. Additionally, there are health and wellness incentives, paid vacation and holidays, 401K/ESOP, pension with ADM matching contributions, flexible spending accounts, short & long-term disability, company paid life insurance, parental leave, employee assistance program, tuition assistance, advancement opportunities, and perks at work.

Production Operators are expected to promote the ADM way and core values, have strong safety performance and value for safety, knowledge of equipment operation and use of tools, strong communication and teamwork skills, flexibility in accepting change and an attitude of continuous improvement, make adjustments and troubleshoot issues to minimize equipment downtime, maintain accurate production records, basic mechanical skills, control the process to ensure finished products meet customer specifications, perform in-process quality checks, conduct regular maintenance checks and clean equipment/department as needed, and operate and maintain machinery and equipment used in the production process.

On-the-job training requirements include completing ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training, participating in company planned operations training, and equipment training may include but not limited to JLG, forklift, non-DOT truck, reach lift, etc. Tools/equipment used to perform the job include computer, SharePoint D-3 graphics, ADM weigh, wire cutters, hand tools, hoses, tanks, pumps, and manually operated valves.

Minimum requirements include being 18 years or older, eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship, ability to understand and effectively communicate in English (verbal/written), experience in manufacturing and/or similar military environment, detailed oriented and self-motivated, strong safety aptitude, strong fundamental skills, motivated with a passion to learn, and 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.

Physical requirements and working conditions include 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, 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, and 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.

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: $22.85 per hour