Production Specialist - Lincoln, NE

Production Specialist

Location:

ADM Soybean Processing – 7800 Thayer Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68507

Shifts:

1st shift 6:45 am–3 pm, 2nd shift 2:45 pm–11 pm, 3rd shift 10:45 pm–7 am, Swing – combination of all three shifts

* Must be able to work overtime including weekends and holidays with advance notice as needed.

Job Type: Full Time

Compensation: $22.22 per hour plus shift differentials ($1.00 for 2nd shift, $1.50 for 3rd shift, $2.00 for swing shift) and a $3,000 sign‑on bonus.

• Weekly Pay
• Benefits Start First Day
• Work Boot Allowance
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k)/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)

This is an entry‑level position in a union workforce. The candidate will gain knowledge of the facility, general department knowledge, and handle tasks through completion while looking for ways to improve the process and personal performance. Production Specialists are expected to perform a variety of jobs, tasks or duties as assigned.

• Grain and waste handling through scraping, shoveling, and sweeping up soybean product and by‑product
• Maintain, monitor, and adjust equipment
• Utilize computer systems to input and record data related to safety, sanitation, maintenance, and processing equipment operation
• 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 the goal of achieving a zero‑injury culture
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Exhibit regular and prompt attendance and maintain attendance record in accordance with company policy
• Operate equipment associated with the load‑out and unloading process for bulk materials including trucks and/or rail cars, utilizing scales, pumps, conveyors, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Ability to perform physical job duties including bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions including heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc. with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to work in elevated areas
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in English (verbal/written)
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in production and/or similar military environment (preferred)

• Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training
• Participate in company planned operations training
• Equipment training may include but is not limited to JLG, forklift, non‑DOT truck, reach lift, etc.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.