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Production Operator - Clinton IA

ADM
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Feb 2026
💰 $46,000/yr

About the role

Job Description

Production Operator - Clinton IA
$5000 Relocation Bonus!  FOR BUSHNELL EMPLOYEES ONLY
Starting pay: $23.65 + shift differential
Shift(s) Required: 12 hour shifts rotating on Days and Nights.
Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, and on occasion different shifts with advance notice as needed.  

ADM is a part of the production of 30% of the food supply globally, on average you touch at least 7 items per day made with ADM ingredients. Everyone who works here is a big part of feeding the world. Learn more about ADM here: https://www.adm.com/

Why Join? 

  • Weekly Pay
  • Benefits Start First Day  
  • Company provided Uniforms
  • 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)
Position Summary:
The ADM corn milling plant in Clinton, IA has openings for production operators. This is an entry-level position where you will gain knowledge of the facility, general department knowledge, and handle tasks through completion of tasks and look for ways to improve the process and personal performance. Production Operators are expected to perform a variety of jobs, tasks or duties as assigned. 

Job Requirements: 
  • Promotes the ADM Way and Core Values
  • Previous manufacturing/industrial experience preferred.  
  • Strong safety performance and value for safety
  • Knowledge of equipment operation and use of tools
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Flexibility in accepting change and an attitude of continuous improvement
  • Make adjustments and troubleshoot issues to minimize equipment downtime
  • Maintain accurate production records
  • Basic mechanical skills are required for equipment maintenance and reliability
  • Control the process to ensure finished products meet customer specifications
  • Perform in-process quality checks
  • Conduct regular maintenance checks and clean equipment/department as needed
  • Willing to attend training sessions to improve skills
  • Operate and maintain machinery and equipment used in the production process
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
On-the-Job Training Requirements: 
  • Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training  
  • Participate in company planned operations training 
  • Equipment training may include but not limited to JLG, forklift, non-DOT truck, reach lift, etc. 
  • Tools/Equipment Used To Perform Job: Computer, SharePoint D-3 graphics, ADM Weigh, wire cutters, hand tools, hoses, tanks, pumps, manually operated valves.
Minimum 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)  
  • Experience in Manufacturing and/or similar military environment (preferred) 
  • Detailed oriented and self-motivated
  • Strong safety aptitude
  • Strong fundamental skills (math, reading, writing and verbal communication)
  • Motivated with a passion to learn

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

  • Ability to move about on a work site by ascending/descending stairs, extensive walking, climbing steps or ladders, 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 with open view grating from multiple elevations or in confined spaces 
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds overhead 
  • Ability to traverse two (2) miles or more during the course of a workday 
  • Ambient conditions – Work area is, typically, a non-air-conditioned production environment. Working in in extreme heat and cold in all seasonal elements, both indoors and outside on a regular basis.
  • Atmosphere: May come in contact with Dust (Peanut - known allergen), corn, cotton, canola seed, chemicals and odor 
  • Must be able to work around vibrating equipment and noise levels that may reach or exceed 85

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