Blend Plant Laborer – Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland · $22.92/hr (stated in the posting)

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• Weekly Pay
• Benefits Start First Day  
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• On-site 24/7 FREE medical care facility 
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Membership to ADM Wellness Center (Gym membership) 
• 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) 

• You can expect to be assigned to one of the following departments: Blend or Warehouse
• Perform tasks including but not limited to; General housekeeping which can consist of clean up, sweeping, vacuuming, painting, oiling, greasing, lubrication, sample retrieval, power washing
• Material handling by utilizing moving or motorized equipment – fork truck
• Load, unload trucks by hand or with fork truck
• Accurately complete loading and product shipment paperwork
• Miscellaneous duties as needed or required to meet specific department and production needs
• You will be expected to show an ability to learn functions outside of the general laborer duties to help fill in for temporary or permanent vacancies in other roles (i.e. job classifications within the facility)
• Commitment to ADM’s goal of achieving a zero injury culture by possessing a safe working attitude, be an active participant in safety programs, learn and follow written rules and procedures, and produce accurate documentation

• Must be 18 years or older (Required)
• 1+ Year Forklift Operation experience (Required)
• High School Diploma or equivalent (Preferred)
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within an industrial environment is helpful
• Ability to rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• You should have regular, prompt attendance
• Flexibility to change daily tasks as plant needs arise
• Excellent mechanical, troubleshooting, reasoning and problem solving aptitude
• Able to work independently, in a team, maintain a positive and respectful attitude, and be able to perform tasks in a timely manner
• Able to utilize independent judgment to tackle problems, have excellent organizational skills, and strive for continuous improvement
• Basic computer knowledge and general math comprehension

• 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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