Operator - Kalamazoo, MI

Operator I – Kalamazoo, MI

This is a full-time hourly position.

Blend, filter, dump, de-water, and draw products within the plant to ensure that the most effective and efficient means are utilized to meet production requirements

• Blend, filter, dump, de-water, and draw products to produce flavor components
• Read production schedules, pick lists, work orders, or material requisitions to determine items to be blended, filtered, dumped, etc.
• Drives forklift to transport items to and from specified staging and production areas
• Record all necessary information of material usage within the facility using both Adage and any other forms of documentation required by ADM or A.M. Todd
• Maintain inventory control integrity by both physically and electronically moving product throughout the facility simultaneously
• Use Adage via the computer or scanner to enter, track, and maintain inventory transactions as they relate to inventory movement
• Adhering to all labeling, weight, and packaging requirements
• Maintain and follow all GMP's and operational procedures including master sanitation to ensure the safety of co-workers and product integrity
• Follow ISO procedures
• Complies with the food safety management system
• Participates as required to ensure food safety and ISO/Food Safety certification
• Perform other duties and assignments as required

• Promotes the ADM Way and Core Values
• High School, equivalent or degree in related field
• Combination of education and experience also acceptable
• Experience in food, chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing a plus
• Forklift experience
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills, (Word and Excel)
• Self-motivated & commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to follow instructions/directions with moderate supervision
• Ability to multitask
• Strong communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of team

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to lift 55lbs on a continuous basis throughout 8 hour shift
• Able to occasionally lift and/or move more than 55lbs and should seek lifting assistance as needed to promote safe lifting practices
• Able to stand, walk, lift, reach, use hands, handle, feel and bend throughout 8 hour shift
• Occasionally required to use repetitive motion, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk and / or hear
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception

Employees in this position working at this location are [or may be] exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job. If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager. ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.