3rd Shift Operator - Shipping - West Plant Decatur, IL

Job Description

Operator - Shipping - West Plant Decatur, IL
This is a full time, hourly position.
Starting Pay: $30.62/hour + Shift Differential
Shift(s) Available: Must have ability to work any shift, overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice as needed. The shift schedule includes an 8-hour, 10-hour or 12-hour shift on a rotational or swing schedule (i.e., seven-day swing and/or rotational).

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Why Join? 

• 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) 

• Operate Shipping Department safely and efficiently.
• Perform duties as assigned by Production Supervisor and/or other management personnel.
• Follow and review all standard operating procedures and recommend revisions for improvements.
• Prepare reports of production, safety incidents, etc. for review by Operations Manager.
• Participate in safety meetings, comply with all safety/security policies, and report (and stop) any unsafe conditions or acts to management personnel.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by management.

• Experience working with rail cars (preferred)
• 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.

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 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