Production Specialist - Velva, ND

Job Description

The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

This is a full‑time, hourly position located on‑site. The role requires rotating shifts, and the candidate must be able to work overtime, including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice as needed.

This position includes a variety of responsibilities and reports directly to the Shift Supervisor.

• Assist with grain and meal handling.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of equipment and building.
• Work in a fast‑paced environment to complete processes such as weighing, bagging, packing, unpacking, labeling, storing products and sanitizing around the 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, safety concerns, and maintenance issues.
• Operate equipment associated with the loadout and unloading process for bulk materials, including trucks, rail cars, forklift, skid‑steer, front‑end loaders, using scales, pumps, conveyor, semi‑automatic packing system, etc.
• Utilize computer systems to input and record data related to safety, sanitation, maintenance, and processing equipment operation.
• Understand and adhere to ADM’s Safety, Environmental Compliance and Food Quality goals, and the zero‑injury culture.
• Exhibit regular and prompt attendance and maintain attendance records in accordance with company policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 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 and written).
• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Experience in production and/or a military environment (preferred).
• Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training (Good Manufacturing Practices, OSHA safety regulations, environmental programs, and operational procedures).
• Participate in company‑planned operations training.
• Equipment training may include JLG, forklift, non‑DOT truck, reach lift, etc.

Ambient conditions are typical of a non‑air‑conditioned production environment with hot or cold temperatures and all seasonal elements, indoors and outdoors. The atmosphere includes dust (peanut allergen), cotton, canola seed, and odor. Noise levels may reach or exceed 85 decibels and require hearing protection for most of the shift.

Company‑provided protective clothing includes uniforms, hard hats, earplugs, safety glasses, hair restraints, steel‑toed shoes, gloves, and safety harnesses as required. Employees wearing respirators must be clean shaven.

• Move around or to a work site by ascending/descending stairs, bending, kneeling, prolonged standing and sitting, stooping, kneeling or squatting frequently.
• Operate equipment or machinery at different heights; may require work on ladders, scaffolding, or in confined spaces.
• Lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds regularly, up to 55 pounds occasionally, and up to 50 pounds overhead.
• Wear respirators as required.
• Traverse up to two miles during a workday.

The schedule includes an 8‑hour shift on a rotational or swing schedule (seven‑day swing and/or rotational). Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice is required.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

Base pay: $23.30 per hour. Overtime pay is provided for qualifying overtime hours.

Velva, North Dakota.

Position is at‑will, and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay and other compensation at any time.