Entry/Refinery Tech - Des Moines, IA


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Job Title: Entry/Refinery Tech - Des Moines, IA
Location: Des Moines, IA, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Entry/Refinery Technician

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus | $24.35/hr Starting Pay

Location: ADM Oil Refinery - 1940 Hull Ave Des Moines, IA 50313

Shift: 12-hour shifts (7AM-7PM/7PM-7AM) on a rotational schedule 4 on/4 off

Job Type: Full Time

Compensation: $24.35/hour, plus $2.00/hour shift differential

We are looking for versatile individuals who would like to work for a large agribusiness at our Des Moines Soybean Oil Refinery.

Job Duties

  • Potential applicants must desire to work in a variety of positions including manufacturing, laboratory, and control room environments
  • One to two years of manufacturing experience is desirable and a strong interest in science is recommended
  • The manufacturing plant runs 24 hours per day and the workforce rotates through all four shifts. Shifts are 8-12 hours each.
  • The duties of the position include loading trucks and rail cars and cleaning filters and equipment in a food processing facility.
  • After some experience is obtained at the refinery the individual would progress to process control and oil analysis
Requirements

  • 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/written)
  • Experience in production and/or similar military environment (preferred)
  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred with strong manufacturing background
  • Valid Iowa driver's license
  • Motivated with a passion to learn
  • Mechanical aptitude
On-the-Job Training Requirements:

  • Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality and environmental training
  • Participate in company planned operations training
  • Equipment training may include but not limited to JLG, forklift, Non-DOT truck, reach lift, etc.
Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to move about or to a work site by ascending/descending stairs, bending, kneeling and 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; may require work on ladders, scaffolding or other work at heights or in confined spaces
  • Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis, up to 55 pounds on an occasional basis and up to 50 pounds overhead
  • Requires ability and willingness to wear respirators
  • Ability to traverse up to two (2) miles during the course of a work day
Working Conditions:

  • Ambient conditions - Work area is, typically, a non-air-conditioned production environment. Hot or cold Temperatures, all seasonal elements, both indoors and outdoors
  • Atmosphere: Dust (soy - known allergen), and odor
  • Must be able to work around noise levels that may reach or exceed 85 decibels and require use of hearing protection for most of the work shift
  • Protective clothing required: Uniforms, hardhats, earplugs, safety glasses, hair restraints, steel-toed shoes, gloves and safety harness may be required based on task performed; employees are required to wear all required PPE (i.e. hard-hats, safety glasses, earplugs, uniforms, and steel-toed boots) in addition to job specific PPE requirements. *Employees in roles that require respirators will need to be clean shaven.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

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Job Post Date: 06/10/25
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