Mix Operator - Des Moines, IA
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Food Production, Machine Operator, Production Associate / Production Line
109158
Job Title:
Mix Operator
- Des Moines, IA
Department/Function:
Operations:
Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities
Job Description:
Mix Operator
- Des Moines, IA
$1500.00 Sign-On Bonus !
Starting Pay: $20.00
Shift(s) Available: 2nd shift
Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, and on occasion different shifts.
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.
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Why Join?
Weekly Pay
Benefits Start First Day
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)
The Operator role is responsible for bagging all finished product and/or completing the cut-in operations; ensuring the correct ingredients are added to the correct mixing system at the correct time, per SOP’s for the Des Moines, IA premix facility.
Job Description
Cut-In Operator Duties:
Responsible for the addition of all hand add ingredients to the correct mixer at the proper time
Retrieve ingredients from the staging areas and place by the correct mixer; verify the correct number of ingredients are staged and initialed off on the BMI
Verify the lot number listed on the bagged ingredient is placed on the batch ticket
Verify that the components and amounts are correct when batch is completed
Responsible for ensuring area is kept clean and document all listed housekeeping duties on Sanitation records have been completed
Follow all cut-in procedures as outlined in SOP
Other responsibilities and tasks as assigned by management
Bagging Duties:
Bag finished product in proper packaging as stated on the BMI
Ensure finished product amount is accurate when compared to the BMI
Ensure the proper material is bagged within the correct labeled container and is within weight tolerances
Verify the lot number, pallet cards, product code, and tag code listed on the ingredient is placed on the batch ticket and the label affixed to the labeled container is present, accurate and legible.
Responsible for ensuring area is kept clean and document all listed housekeeping duties on Sanitation records have been completed
Follow all procedures as outlined in SOP
Other responsibilities and tasks as assigned by management
After ADM Forklift training employee will be required to operate and use lift properly
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.
Minimum Requirements
Must be 18 years or older
Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Experience in Manufacturing and/or similar military environment (preferred)
Detailed oriented and self-motivated
Strong fundamental skills (math, reading, writing and verbal communication)
Strong safety aptitude
Motivated with a passion to learn
Physical Requirements
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; scaffolding or elevated heights or in confined spaces
Requires ability to wear appropriate fall protection equipment
Requires ability and willingness to wear respirators
Employees in roles that require respirators will need to be clean shaven.
Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds on a frequent basis, up to 55 pounds on an occasional basis and up to 50 pounds overhead
Ability to…
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