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90789BR

Job Title:

Production Specialist-Abilene, KS

Department/Function:

Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

Job Description:

Production Specialist | Entry Level

Location : Abilene, KS

Job Type : Full Time, Hourly

Pay Range: Starting at $17.60 an hour

Shift(s) Available: The shift schedules includes an 8 or 12 hour shift on a rotational or swing schedule (i.e. seven day swing and/or rotational). Ability to work any shift, overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice as needed.

Why Join?

• Benefits Start First Day

• 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 Reimbursement

• Advancement Opportunities

• Weekly Pay

• Perks at work (discount program with several companies)

Summary

This is an entry-level position in a union workforce within our Abilene Flourmill. 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 Specialists are expected to perform a variety of jobs, tasks or duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintain, monitor and adjust equipment

• Utilize computer systems to input and record data as required in reguard to safety, sanitation, maintenance, and processing equipment operation

• Work in a fast-paced environment to complete various processes including weighing, bagging, packing, unpacking, labeling, and storing products and sanitizing around facility (sweeping, compressed air cleaning)

• 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, changes in flow rates or processing capabilities safety concerns, product quality issues and maintenance issues

• Understand and adhere to ADM's Safety, Environmental Compliance and Food Quality and goal of achieving a zero-injury culture.

• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment

• Exhibit regular and prompt attendance and maintain attendance record in accordance with company policy

• Train to operate equipment associated with the loadout and unloading process for bulk materials including trucks and/or rail cars, forklifts, skid steers, utilizing scales, pumps, conveyor, etc.

• 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

• 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 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.

Physical Requirements

• 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 traverse up to two (2) miles during the course of a workday

Work Hours

• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice as needed

• The shift schedule includes an 8-hour shift

ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment background check. 

REF: 90789BR

Req/Job ID:

90789BR

City:

Abilene

State:

KS - Kansas

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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.

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#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/)

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Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).

• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.

• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.

• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.

• Tuition assistance.

• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.