Operator - Kalamazoo, MI

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Job Title: Operator - Kalamazoo, MI
Location: Kalamazoo, MI, Midwest 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

Operator I - Kalamazoo, MI

Division - WFSI / A.M. Todd

This is a full-time hourly position.

Position Summary:

Blend, filter, dump, de-water, and draw products within the plant to ensure that the most effective and efficient means are utilized to meet production requirements

Job Responsibilities: (Including, but not limited to)

Blend, filter, dump, de-water, and draw products to produce flavor components
Read production schedules, pick lists, work orders, or material requisitions to determine items to be blended, filtered, dumped, etc.
Drives forklift to transport items to and from specified staging and production areas
Record all necessary information of material usage within the facility using both Adage and any other forms of documentation required by ADM or A.M. Todd
Maintain inventory control integrity by both physically and electronically moving product throughout the facility simultaneously
Use Adage via the computer or scanner to enter, track, and maintain inventory transactions as they relate to inventory movement
Adhering to all labeling, weight, and packaging requirements
Maintain and follow all GMP's and operational procedures including master sanitation to ensure the safety of co-workers and product integrity
Follow ISO procedures
Complies with the food safety management system
Participates as required to ensure food safety and ISO/Food Safety certification
Perform other duties and assignments as required

Job Requirements:

Promotes the ADM Way and Core Values
High School, equivalent or degree in related field
Combination of education and experience also acceptable
Experience in food, chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing a plus
Forklift experience
Basic math skills
Basic computer skills, (Word and Excel)
Self-motivated & commitment to continuous improvement
Ability to follow instructions/directions with moderate supervision
Ability to multitask
Strong communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively as a member of team

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Able to lift 55lbs on a continuous basis throughout 8 hour shift
Able to occasionally lift and/or move more than 55lbs and should seek lifting assistance as needed to promote safe lifting practices
Able to stand, walk, lift, reach, use hands, handle, feel and bend throughout 8 hour shift
Occasionally required to use repetitive motion, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk and / or hear
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception

Employees in this position working at this location are [or may be] exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job. If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Job Post Date: 08/20/26