Laborer - Spokane, WA


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Job Title: Laborer - Spokane, WA
Location: Spokane, WA, West United States, USA

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

Job Description: Job Description

Laborer-Spokane, WA

This is a full-time, hourly position.

Summary

This is an entry-level position which will be in a union workforce. You will gain knowledge of the facility, general department knowledge, and handle tasks through completion of tasks and look for ways to improve the process and personal performance. Plant Utility are expected to perform a variety of jobs, tasks or duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Collects "in process" samples and may or may not conduct the laboratory testing.
  • Communicates effectively with the department operators.
  • Maintains close contact with the area supervisor, advising the supervisor of problems encountered.
  • Contributes to team effort to complete the assigned Sanitation Schedule items.
  • Maintains a neat and clean working area at all times, washing equipment as required and placing equipment in the proper storage areas.
  • Assists with operational activities in field.
  • Assists in disassembling department equipment for the purpose of making repairs and with supervision reassembles, tests and activates such equipment.
  • Assists with routine preventive maintenance duties on department equipment and notifies the maintenance department of the need for major repairs or adjustments.
  • Movement and operation of railcars, forklift, skid-steer and front end loaders
  • Must be motivated and have the ability to take direction.
  • Must be able to work well with others in a team environment, as well as the ability to work well without supervision.
  • Excellent attendance is a must.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by management.
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.
Minimum 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 Manufacturing and/or similar military environment (preferred)
  • Detailed oriented and self-motivated
  • Strong safety aptitude
  • Strong fundamental skills (math, reading, writing and verbal communication)
  • Motivated with a passion to learn
Physical Requirements
  • 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; scaffolding or elevated heights or in confined spaces
    • Requires ability to wear appropriate fall protection equipment
    • Requires ability and willingness to wear respirators
      • Employees in roles that require respirators will need to be clean shaven.
  • Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds on a frequent basis, up to 55 pounds on an occasional basis and up to 50 pounds overhead
  • Ability to traverse up to two (2) miles during the course of a workday
Working Conditions
  • Ambient conditions - Work area is, typically, a non-air-conditioned production environment. 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 (Peanut - known allergen), corn, cotton, canola seed, 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
  • Company provided 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 (Personal Protective Equipment) (i.e., hard-hats, safety glasses, earplugs, uniforms, and steel-toed boots) in addition to job specific PPE requirements.
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: 05/06/25
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