Production Operator - Des Moines, IA

Production Operator - Des Moines, IA

Pay Rate: $21.56/hour

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

• 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
• 401(k)/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)

This is an entry-level position which will be in a union workforce. 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 is expected to perform a variety of jobs, tasks, or duties as assigned.

• Maintain, monitor and adjust equipment
• Utilize computer systems to input and record data as required in regards 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
• Rotate through all positions within a specified department to train associates and fill in as necessary
• Operate forklifts
• 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
• Operating equipment associated with the loadout and unloading process for bulk materials including trucks and/or rail cars, utilizing scales, pumps, conveyor, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

• 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.

• 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

• 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 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 traverse up to two (2) miles during the course…