Plant Utility - Columbus NE

Job Description Plant Utility - Columbus NE

We are looking for individuals ready to take on challenges and responsibilities within our Columbus, NE facilities.

The Plant Utility 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. The Plant Utility is also responsible for gathering and running samples, unloading chemical delivery trucks, and will be available for plant cleaning tasks (i.e. GMP, MSS, spill clean ups, etc.).

The Plant Utility will begin to learn our process and will work with the operators to assist in process troubleshooting.

• Cleans screens.
• Cleans floors with broom, shovel, and water hose.
• Cleans process areas as assigned from the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Assists in keeping the department in tour ready condition.
• Assists Operations in emergency situations (i.e. Troubleshooting, Sample gathering, etc…)
• Safe Unloading of Chemical Deliveries.
• May perform light maintenance duties on departmental equipment.
• May set equipment up for cleaning/steaming or CIP.
• Painting of equipment and/or structures (i.e. stair railings, building walls, etc…)
• Conduct Fire Protection Hydrant inspections each month.
• Performs duties in a safe manner, utilizing all approved safety equipment, and successfully completes all safety certification requirements.
• Participates actively in training.
• Operates a forklift, skid loader and pay loader.
• Runs trash pump to remove water from area.
• Runs grain vacuum to reclaim product back into process.
• Gathers supplies from warehouse.
• Dumps process waste hoppers in designated areas (i.e. Cob Hopper).
• May perform reasonably similar or related duties as required.
• We expect our team members to continuously grow and develop their knowledge of our plant, this includes active engagement in our safety culture and actively pursuing career enhancement opportunities.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay for this position is expected to be:

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).

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company‑sponsored training and development resources, such as Linked In Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

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

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