Production Specialist

Archer Daniels Midland

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• Operate and monitor DCS system to control process in assigned department area and make process adjustments as required to achieve desired results.
• Operate and monitor systems through sample collections and tests to determine changes that should be made to maintain the quality of products and processes.
• Maintain records of required documentation for hourly test results of in-process product.
• Maintain all equipment of the area and may perform routine preventive maintenance duties on such equipment.
• Maintain a clean process area.
• Utilize technical expertise to trouble-shoot and eliminate process-related problems.
• Provide assurance, monitoring, or reporting of environmental issues.
• Provide training to less experienced department employees on subjects such as process operations, safety, and company policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the process of creating and writing SOP’s and Safety Plans.
• Reset electrical panels to restart equipment in a safe and timely manner in accordance with authorized guidelines.
• Understand lock-out/tag-out/try-out procedures and confined space procedures and monitors compliance regularly, reporting safety discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Perform duties in a safe manner, utilizing all approved safety equipment, and successfully completes all safety certification requirements.
• May perform reasonably similar or related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
• Complete all required safety training also follow and display knowledge of all safety procedures.
• Communicate effectively through speech and writing along with other mediums such as email.
• Have general understanding of how to use a computer and email.
• Must stay motivated and show initiative to complete tasks under limited supervision.
• Able to meet physical requirements and perform duties in working conditions listed below.

• Rotating 4 days on 4 days off
• Work overtime as necessary, including some weekends
• Duties performed inside and outside
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures and humid conditions
• Atmosphere exposure to: fumes, odors, dust, gas, and poor ventilation
• Hazards exposure: mechanical, electrical, and chemical
• Due to wide variety of tasks, this position may be exposed to any environmental condition
• Protective Clothing Required: Hardhat, earplugs, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, gloves, and rain suits

• Occasionally move up to 50 lbs.; frequently move up to 35 lbs.
• Transport chemicals to equipment from storage.
• Position self to conduct work at various heights and positions.
• Repetitive use of feet through operating pedals on company vehicle, forklift,
• Ascend/descend from various levels.
• Repetitive use of hands through manipulation of levers in heavy equipment.

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