Operator III - SFI Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland · $21.22/hr (stated in the posting)

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• Weekly Pay
• Benefits Start First Day  
• 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) 

• Perform tasks, including but not limited to, loading and unloading semi tankers, operating packaging machinery, process batching and operation, general housekeeping, retrieving samples and level measurements, lifting and hauling items up and down stairs, operate a motorized fork truck and a variety of miscellaneous duties as needed or required.
• Applicant is expected to perform a variety of jobs, tasks or duties as required.
• Must be able to work any and all shifts, overtime and weekends as required.
• Applicant must also be willing to work in any area/department within the complex.
• Must have regular and prompt attendance.

• Basic computer knowledge (data entry), general math comprehension, and previous plant environment experience helpful
• Forklift Operation experience
• Prior plant/manufacturing experience
• Be active and participate in safety programs
• Learn and follow written rules and procedures
• Produce accurate documentation
• Willing and able to learn other jobs, fill in for temporary/permanent vacancies
• Have the ability to climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel, stand for long periods, work in confined spaces, work with heights, work in cold/hot temperatures and a dusty environment and be respirator qualified

• Exhibit regular and prompt attendance and maintain attendance record in accordance with company policy
• Experience in manufacturing, production and/or similar military environment (preferred) 
• 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 (preferred)

• New colleagues will need to undergo on-the-job training to acquire skills and certifications, which will be assessed according to established standards
• Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training
• Participate in company planner operations training
• Equipment training may include but not limited to JLP, Forklift, Non-DOT Truck, Reach Lift, Lock Out/Tag Out, etc.

• 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 walk up to two (2) miles during the course of a workday over uneven ground surfaces, and/or walking over Railroad tracks.

• 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. 

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