Material Handler - Quincy, IL

Material Handler

Location:

2100 Gardner Expressway, Quincy IL 62305 Shift: 3rd Shift (Monday – Friday, 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM) Job Type: Full Time Compensation: $26.18/hour, plus $1.00/hour shift differential

The Material Handler II/Train is primarily responsible for the safe and efficient loading, unloading, and movement of railcars within the Logistics Department. This role plays a critical part in ensuring timely product flow while adhering to all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. This position is required to be fully cross-trained in all Logistics Department functions, including the barge dock, meal dock, tank farm, and rail operations.

The position operates on an 8-hour shift, Monday through Friday, from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM.

• Operate and support railcar, barge, grain, oil, and meal dock activities, including loading and unloading as required.
• Assist with grain barge loading and unloading operations.
• Perform sampling, weighing, ticket generation, and dumping of customer grain trucks in accordance with established procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of grain grading methods and maintain grain grading proficiency through required training.
• Ensure proper product placement, segregation, and rotation throughout the facility to maintain grain quality and storage integrity.
• Operate loading systems to ensure the correct product is loaded in accordance with the Bill of Lading and customer requirements.
• Weigh and load customer meal trucks accurately and efficiently.
• Analyze and perform basic troubleshooting and repairs of mechanical equipment, escalating issues as necessary.
• Utilize ADM systems and software, including Microsoft applications, ADM Weigh, Sphera, and Maximo, to complete operational and reporting tasks.
• Comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and all company safety, environmental, and GMP policies applicable to river terminal operations.
• Work safely and effectively in environments where human error could result in personal injury, environmental impact, or financial loss.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas, including indoor and outdoor spaces, in accordance with the master sanitation schedule; housekeeping is a responsibility of all ADM employees.
• Interact professionally with customers, peers, and management to support daily operations, teamwork, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate knowledge of departmental order of operations and overall facility workflows.
• Maintain flexibility to rotate between job assignments and work locations (rail, grain, oil, or meal docks) based on business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Comply with all Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality (SHEQ) policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure all product quality requirements and specifications are consistently met.
• Adhere to all facility Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and other departments to communicate production issues, operational concerns, and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in daily toolbox talks, shift handovers, performance reviews, and response meetings to communicate key process indicator (KPI) performance.
• Once qualified, provide mentoring, on-the-job training, and guidance to new and existing colleagues.
• Work overtime as required to support operational and business needs, as directed by management.
• Attend and successfully complete required training programs, both on-site and at other designated locations.
• Apply Process Excellence (PE) principles and standards to assigned work areas and operational processes to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment by completing all housekeeping duties in accordance with the master sanitation schedule.

• Possess a valid driver's license and the ability to operate company vehicles to transport personnel and materials across the site.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to swim.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks including walking long distances, standing for extended periods,…