Production Specialist - Columbus, NE

Job Description

Production Specialist | Entry Level
Location: Columbus, NE
Job Type: Full Time, Hourly
Pay Range: up to $19.58 an hour
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Why Join?

• Benefits Start First Day
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Paid Vacation and Holidays – available immediately
• Paid Sick Leave
• 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 Reimbursement
• Advancement Opportunities
• Weekly Pay
• Perks at work (discount program with several companies)

Summary

The Production Specialist position assists with the implementation of our plant preventive maintenance programs. This position supports the operators and the maintenance team by helping with light maintenance and helps with the lockout/tagout of equipment or setting up equipment for CIP (Cleaning in Place). This position is also responsible for gathering and running samples, unloading chemical delivery trucks, and will be available for plant cleaning tasks (i.e., GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), MSS (Master Sanitation Schedule), spill clean ups, etc.). The Production Specialist will also begin to learn our process and will work with the operators to assist in process troubleshooting.

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintain safety and cleanliness of equipment and building.
• Clean and sanitize product contact surfaces according to established Standard Safety Operating Procedures such as screens, pipes, valves, tanks, blenders, etc.
• Clean and sanitizer non-product contact surfaces according to established Standard Safety Operating Procedures such as wall, floors, drains, etc.
• Complete tasks according to the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Work in a fast-paced environment to complete various processes including setting up equipment for cleaning/steaming or CIP, Painting of equipment and/or structures (i.e., stair railings, building walls, etc.…) and/or assisting Operations in emergency situations (i.e., Troubleshooting, Sample gathering, etc.).
• Conduct Monthly Fire Protection Hydrant inspections.
• Run trash pump to remove water and run grain vacuum to reclaim product back into process
• Dumps process waste hoppers in designated areas.
• 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, safety concerns, and maintenance issues.
• Operating equipment associated with the loadout and unloading process for chemical deliveries including trucks and/or rail cars, forklift, skid-steer, front-end loaders, utilizing scales, pumps, conveyor, semi-automatic packing system, etc.
• Utilize computer systems to input and record data as required in regard to safety, sanitation, maintenance, and processing equipment operation.
• Understand and adhere to ADM's Safety, Environmental Compliance and Food Quality and goal of achieving a zero-injury culture.
• 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)

On-the-Job Training Requirements:

• Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training (Good Manufacturing Practices, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Safety Regulations, environmental programs, and operational procedures to ensure the safety of coworkers and product integrity)
• Participate in company planned operations training
• Equipment training may include but not limited to JLG, forklift, Non-DOT truck, reach lift, etc.

Working Conditions

• 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 decibe