Utility - BioProducts - Decatur, IL


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Job Title: Utility - BioProducts - 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: Maintenance/Repair
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Utility - BioProducts Decatur, IL

This is a full-time, hourly position.

Shift: 4 days on days, 4 days off days, 4 days on nights, 4 days off, repeat. Must have ability to work any shift and overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice as needed.

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)
Job Summary

The Fermentation Utility role is the entry level position for the department. The Utility role is

expected to perform a variety of jobs, tasks or duties such as fork truck operation, housekeeping, working with

hand tools to perform basic maintenance, repair and lubrication activities, process sample retrieval, process tank

management, raw material receipt, stacking/emptying media containers and other duties as required.

Essential Job Functions
  • Actively participate in plant safety, environmental, and quality programs and policies.
  • Take ownership of personal safety and the safety of others by demonstrating safe behaviors, maintaining a safety-focused attitude, ensuring a safe work environment, and adhering to all safety policies and procedures.
  • Operate forklifts safely and efficiently.
  • Report all near misses and incidents on the day they occur.
  • Proactively identify and correct safety, environmental, and quality issues.
  • Perform assigned housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Collaborate effectively in a team environment.
  • Maintain a positive and respectful attitude with all personnel.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives from both operations and compliance teams.
  • Accurately record and report data as required.
  • Communicate plant safety policies and procedures effectively to outside drivers and ADM delivery personnel.
  • Perform basic troubleshooting using sound reasoning and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrate strong time management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks effectively.
  • Review and apply written standard operating procedures (SOPs) accurately.
  • Actively contribute to and participate in the ongoing education and development of Fermentation hourly personnel.
  • Understand and uphold responsibilities within food safety and quality systems, actively supporting food safety initiatives and ensuring all activities meet Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
  • Understand and fulfill responsibilities within the facility's Environmental Management System (EMS), including compliance with EMS requirements related to material management, training, and recordkeeping.
Special Skills
  • Forklift Operation
  • Basic Computer Knowledge
  • General Math Comprehension
Working Conditions
  • Hot and cold environments; can be extreme
  • High noise and vibration
  • High pressure liquids, gases, steam
  • Hazardous chemical exposure potential
  • High humidity/wet environment
  • Low light conditions common
  • Respiratory hazards due to dust, chemical fumes/vapors, steam
Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to move/transport 55 pounds
  • Ascends/descends stepladders, stairs, pipe racks, scaffolds, tank tops
  • Able to access all areas in the plant and work at heights
  • Sit or stand for long periods
  • Frequent bending and kneeling
  • Respirator qualified
  • Able to enter and work in confined space
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.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF:102116BR

#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: 10/02/25
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