Production Operator - Fremont, NE
Archer Daniels Midland · $22.87/hr (stated in the posting)
Production Operator
Location: 130 N Broad St, Fremont NE, 68025
Shifts: 1st shift: 7am - 3pm, 2nd shift: 3pm - 11pm, 3rd shift: 11pm - 7am, Swing: combination of all three shifts
*Must be able to work overtime including, weekends and holidays.
Job Type: Full Time
Compensation: $22.87/hour; plus shift differential: $1.00 for 2nd shift, $1.50 for 3rd shift, or $2.00 for swing shift
Why Join?
- Weekly Pay
- Benefits Start First Day
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Advancement Opportunities
- Many more amazing benefits listed below!
Summary
This is an entry-level position in a union workforce. You will gain knowledge of the facility, general department knowledge, and handle tasks through completion 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. All hourly employees start as a Production Operator and have the opportunity to advance to additional roles either here or at other ADM facilities.
Job Duties
- Perform daily cleaning activities to maintain facility organization and meet company and governmental standards for agricultural processing facilities
- Follow lock out and confined space procedures to accomplish preventative maintenance and cleaning procedures
- Operating equipment associated with the loadout and unloading process for bulk materials including trucks and/or rail cars, grain cars, wheel loaders, forklifts, skid steers, utilizing scales, pumps, conveyor, etc.
- Utilize computer systems to input and record data as required regarding safety, sanitation, maintenance, and processing equipment operation
- 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
- 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)
- 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 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 as needed
- Work area is typically a non-air-conditioned production environment. Hot or cold Temperatures, all seasonal elements, both indoors and outdoors with exposure to dust, soybean (SOY – known allergy), 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.
Perks & Benefits
Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to support your well-being, including:
- 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
- Perks at work (discount program with several companies)
- Company provided Uniforms
- Health and Wellness Incentives
- Work Boot Allowance
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
REF: 114009BR