Utility - Bushnell, IL

Job Description

Utility/Packer- Bushnell, IL
Shift Available: 2nd shift: 3pm-11pm, 3rd Shift: 11pm-7am

Why Join? 

• Weekly Pay
• Benefits Start First Day  
• Work Boot Allowance
• 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)

Summary
As a Utility/Packer, you will be responsible for blending ingredients, filling bags or containers with product, and ensuring all packaging meets quality and safety standards. You will also use a computer system to track and label products while keeping your work area clean and organized.

Essential Job Functions:

• Set Up & Pack – Prepare the packing machine with the correct settings and ensure bags, sacks, or boxes are filled and sealed properly.
• Weigh & Label – Check that all products have the correct weight and label information before stacking.
• Tote & Super Sack Handling – Assemble, fill, sample, and transport large totes or super sacks, ensuring they meet weight and labeling requirements.
• Quality & Sampling – Collect product samples, inspect magnets for contamination, and deliver samples to the lab for testing.
• Cleaning & Maintenance – Clean equipment such as bins, conveyors, packers, and dumpers, and complete required documentation.
• Computer System Operation – Use the control panel and jet printers to enter the correct product information.
• Housekeeping & Safety – Follow daily cleaning checklists, keep the work area tidy, and comply with all safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and company policies.
• Bulk Trailer Prep – Assist with cleaning, preparing, and loading bulk trailers for shipment.
• Other Duties – Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Supervisor or Plant Manager.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• 1-3 months of related experience in manufacturing, warehouse work, or food/feed production is helpful.

Specific Skills:

• Basic Math – Comfortable adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing, as well as working with fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Reading & Writing – Able to read simple instructions, complete basic paperwork, and communicate effectively with team members.
• Problem-Solving – Ability to follow detailed instructions and troubleshoot minor issues.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to stand for long periods in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to perform janitorial and general cleaning duties as needed.

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor.  * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required.  * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.  ​
Hiring Manager- Christopher Mundt ​
Recruiter- Jennifer Pena 

City

Bushnell

State

IL - Illinois

Location Country

United States

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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.