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9 Company Paid Holidays
401k with up to 5% Company Match
Cash Balance Plan (Pension)
Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account
Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plan
Company Paid Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouse, & Children
Parental Leave Program
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company provided work boots, uniforms, and other PPE (personal protective equipment)
Position Summary:
The Elevator Superintendent leads wheat elevator operations at a 10,600 cwt/day wheat flour mill, overseeing wheat unloading, blending, storage, and transferring to the Mill. This role is responsible for driving safe, efficient, and high-quality operations while developing staff, improving processes, and supporting operational excellence. The Elevator Superintendent reports to the Plant Manager and has approximately 4 direct reports.
Responsibilities:
Manage daily wheat elevator operations, including unloading, blending, storage, rail movement, scheduling, and transferring to the flour mill.
Lead and support the operations team in achieving safety, production, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements while modeling a strong culture with consistent application of policies, procedures, and best practices.
Partner with Commercial, Milling, and other plant teams to support production needs, maximize efficiency, and maintain strong working relationships.
Lead, train, coach, and develop operational staff while reinforcing expectations for safety, quality, sanitation, productivity, and accountability.
Develop, implement, and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Equipment Specific Lockout Procedures (ESLPs), operational programs, and best practices.
Provide technical support for Elevator processes and equipment, troubleshooting issues, and resolving operational problems.
Lead and support operational excellence initiatives, process improvements, and capital or plant improvement projects on time and within budget.
Maintain required records and documentation related to operations, safety, environmental compliance, food safety, sanitation, quality, audits, and employees.
Manage operator schedules and timecards to ensure adequate staffing for plant operations and support timely payroll processing.
Support investigations and corrective actions related to safety, environmental, operations, and personnel.
Maintain strong sanitation, housekeeping, food safety, quality, health, safety, and environmental standards throughout the Elevator's operation.
Requirements:
Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to lead and develop operations employees
Comprehensive understanding of grain elevator operations.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, environmental/quality compliance standards.
Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to analyze operational data, identify trends, and implement effective corrective actions.
Demonstrated commitment to safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint.
Education & Experience:
High School Diploma/GED, required.
Bachelor's degree in engineering/related field or 5+ years of equivalent work experience, required.
2-3 years experience in grain elevator or similar manufacturing operations, required.
Previous experience in supervisory role, preferred.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship.
Ability to understand & effectively communication in English (verbal & written).
Strong fundamental skills (math, reading, writing, & verbal communication).
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Ability to move about on a work site by ascending/descending stairs, extensive walking, climbing steps or ladders, prolonged periods of standing and sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, or squatting frequently
Ability to operate equipment or machinery that may be located at different heights with open view grating from multiple elevations or in confined spaces
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds overhead
Ability to traverse two (2) miles or more during the course of a workday
Ambient conditions - Work area is both non-air-conditioned production environment and office/desk based. Working in in extreme heat and cold in all seasonal elements, both indoors and outside on a regular basis.
Atmosphere: May come in contact with dust, wheat, chemicals, or odor
Must be able to work around vibrating equipment and noise levels that may reach or exceed 85 decibels and will require use of hearing protection for most of the work shift
Employees are required to wear all company provided Personal Protective Equipment (i.e., hard-hats, safety glasses, earplugs, uniforms, and steel-toed boots) in addition to job specific PPE requirements (i.e., fall protection equipment and respirators)
ADM requires the successful completion of pre-employment background check.
ADM is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and veteran status.
REF: 114137BR "AJCIND"
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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
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
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Job Post Date: 10/09/26
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