Utility - BioProducts - Decatur, IL

Utility - Bio Products Decatur, IL

This is a full-time, hourly position.

Pay: $23.75-$28.11/hour. Once qualified will increase to $31.77/hour.

Shift: 4 days on days, 4 days off days, 4 days on nights, 4 days off, repeat. Must have ability to work any shift and overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice as needed.

• 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 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)

The Fermentation Utility role is the entry level position for the department. The Utility role is expected to perform a variety of jobs, tasks or duties such as fork truck operation, housekeeping, working with hand tools to perform basic maintenance, repair and lubrication activities, process sample retrieval, process tank management, raw material receipt, stacking/emptying media containers and other duties as required.

• Actively participate in plant safety, environmental, and quality programs and policies.
• Take ownership of personal safety and the safety of others by demonstrating safe behaviors, maintaining a safety-focused attitude, ensuring a safe work environment, and adhering to all safety policies and procedures.
• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Report all near misses and incidents on the day they occur.
• Proactively identify and correct safety, environmental, and quality issues.
• Perform assigned housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude with all personnel.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives from both operations and compliance teams.
• Accurately record and report data as required.
• Communicate plant safety policies and procedures effectively to outside drivers and ADM delivery personnel.
• Perform basic troubleshooting using sound reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate strong time management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Review and apply written standard operating procedures (SOPs) accurately.
• Actively contribute to and participate in the ongoing education and development of Fermentation hourly personnel.
• Understand and uphold responsibilities within food safety and quality systems, actively supporting food safety initiatives and ensuring all activities meet Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Understand and fulfill responsibilities within the facility's Environmental Management System (EMS), including compliance with EMS requirements related to material management, training, and recordkeeping.

• Forklift Operation
• Basic Computer Knowledge
• General Math Comprehension

• Hot and cold environments; can be extreme
• High noise and vibration
• High pressure liquids, gases, steam
• Hazardous chemical exposure potential
• High humidity/wet environment
• Low light conditions common
• Respiratory hazards due to dust, chemical fumes/vapors, steam

• Must be able to move/transport 55 pounds
• Ascends/descends stepladders, stairs, pipe racks, scaffolds, tank tops
• Able to access all areas in the plant and work at heights
• Sit or stand for long periods
• Frequent bending and kneeling
• Respirator qualified
• Able to enter and work in confined space

• 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.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check and medical clearance.