Relief Shift Operator - West Plant Decatur, IL


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Job Title: Relief Shift Operator - West Plant Decatur, IL
Location: Decatur, IL, 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 - West Plant Decatur, IL

This is an hourly position.

Shift(s) Available: Relief Shift: 2 weeks - Mon/Tues 2nd shift, Wed/Thur 3rd shift, off Fri/Sat, Sun 1st Shift. Next 2 weeks - Mon/Tues 2nd, Wed 3rd, off Thurs/Fri, Sat/Sun 1st. Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Learn more about ADM, click the links below:

https://youtu.be/VeGTVcFFJuo

https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/

Why Join?
  • Weekly Pay
  • Benefits Start First Day
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • On-site 24/7 FREE medical care facility
  • Health and Wellness Incentives
  • Membership to ADM Wellness Center (Gym membership)
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • 401K/ESOP, pension with ADM (Archer Daniels Midland) matching contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Company Paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees,' Spouse and Children
  • Parental leave (paternity/maternity)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Perks at work (discount program with several companies)
Position Summary:

The role of the Operator is responsible for the following duties:
  • Operate a Corn Germ Prep or Extraction safely and efficiently.
  • Perform duties as assigned by Production Supervisor and/or other management personnel.
  • Follow and review all standard operating procedures and recommend revisions for improvements.
  • Prepare reports of production, safety incidents, etc. for review by Operations Manager.
  • Participate in safety meetings, comply with all safety/security policies, and report (and stop) any unsafe conditions or acts to management personnel.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by management.
Job Requirements:
  • Exhibit regular and prompt attendance and maintain attendance record in accordance with company policy
  • Experience in manufacturing, production and/or similar military environment (preferred)
  • 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)
  • High School diploma or equivalent (preferred)
  • On-The-Job Training Requirements:
  • New colleagues will need to undergo on-the-job training to acquire skills and certifications, which will be assessed according to established standards
  • Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training
  • Participate in company planner operations training
  • Equipment training may include but not limited to JLP, Forklift, Non-DOT Truck, Reach Lift, Lock Out/Tag Out, 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 walk up to two (2) miles during the course of a workday over uneven ground surfaces, and/or walking over Railroad tracks.
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 (Peanut - known allergen), 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. Employees in roles that require respirators will need to be clean shaven.
Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF:99039BR

#IncludingYou

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: 06/28/25
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