Material Handler - Deerfield, MO

Job Description

This is a full‑time hourly (non‑union) position with growth potential at a soybean processing and biodiesel production facility. Work is done primarily on rotating shifts with the possibility of overtime and regular weekend work.

Shift schedule

• Day Shift: 7 AM – 7 PM, 4 days on – 4 off
• Night Shift: 7 PM – 7 AM, 4 nights on – 4 off

Rate of pay: $18.39–$20.81 per hour, depending on prior experience and qualifications.

Benefits (starting Day 1):

401(k), 401(k) matching, dental insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, employee discount, flexible spending account, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, vision insurance.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Loading and unloading agricultural products (soybeans, meal, chemicals, and oil) into trucks, railcars, drums, and totes while safely operating equipment and providing quality product to customers.
• Will be trained to work in a quality‑controlled GMP environment.
• Read scales and correctly weigh, sample, and direct the product to the proper locations.
• Perform daily equipment checks to ensure equipment is functioning and maintained; conduct general housekeeping of work area; identify issues and troubleshoot solutions.
• Operate track mobile and railcar vehicles and maintain rail safety.
• Perform physical work outdoors: prolonged kneeling, bending, climbing stairs and ladders, shoveling, sweeping; lift 50 pounds unassisted.
• Perform occasional outdoor seasonal work as needed (housekeeping, lawn care, snow removal).
• Commit to ADM’s goal of a zero‑injury safety culture; understand and follow company safety procedures.
• Work directly with customer personnel; maintain professional interactions and communication skills with customers.

• Prior experience operating a forklift, pallet loader, skid‑steer, or railcar mover is preferred.
• High school education or equivalent is preferred.
• Must exhibit regular and prompt attendance.
• Ideal candidates demonstrate initiative to work independently while being flexible to work as a team when needed.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

Pay details

The pay for this position is expected to be: $19.03 per hour.

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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.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry‑advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company.

Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at