Utility Operator Cogeneration


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Job Title: Utility Operator Cogeneration
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA, 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

Utility Operator Cogeneration Cedar Rapids, IA

$1500 Sign-On Bonus!

Starting pay: $28.36 + shift differential

Shift(s) Required: 12 hour Rotating days/nights

Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, and on occasion different shifts.

ADM is a part of the production of 30% of the food supply globally, on average you touch at least 7 items per day made with ADM ingredients. Everyone who works here is a big part of feeding the world. Learn more about ADM here: https://www.adm.com/

Why Join?

  • Weekly Pay
  • Benefits Start First Day
  • Company provided Uniforms
  • Work Boot Allowance
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Health and Wellness Incentives
  • 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)
Summary of Job:

Utility Operator position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Material Handling yard at the Cogeneration facility. Operators oversee the unloading of coal and lime material by both truck and rail. Also responsible for loading ash trucks. These tasks involve verifying correct weights and numbers and entry into the ADM Weigh system. Operators will perform troubleshooting tasks and then preventative maintenance on equipment in their areas. Progression into boiler house operation is expected.

Job Duties:
  • General labor in a non-temperature controlled environment, heavily outdoors
  • Operate specific equipment including rail locomotive, skid steer loader, and end loader
  • Data entry, log specific data from trucks that are loaded and unloaded
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues as they arise
  • Preventative maintenance on equipment
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Coordination of material handling duties with the overall operation of the facility
  • Help to ensure the safety of all personnel and maintain compliance with OSHA regulations
  • Recognize environmental and safety hazards and take actions to ensure they are mitigated so as not to affect employee safety, process quality, and environmental compliance
Skills Preferred:
  • Experience in the operation of a coal fired Cogeneration plant is an asset
  • Must be a self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented team player, with solid verbal communication skills
  • Proficient using computer software programs such as Microsoft Office
  • Able to read and interpret documents/ drawings, possess sound troubleshooting skills, and write detailed reports
  • Mechanical inclination and aptitude with ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues.
  • Have the ability to affect change through diagnosis, designing, and implementing solutions
  • Understanding of manufacturing safety policies and procedures.
  • Must be able to work independently, assess various situations, and make solid, reliable decisions
Minimum Requirements and Skills
  • High School Diploma/GED, required
  • 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 Industrial Chemical or Mechanical and/or similar military environment, preferred
  • Experience in a manufacturing workplace, preferred
  • Experience operating heavy machinery, preferred
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
  • 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 with open view grating from multiple elevations or in confined spaces
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds overhead
  • Ability to traverse two (2) miles or more during the course of a workday
  • 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, chemicals and odor
  • Must be able to work around vibrating equipment and noise levels that may reach or exceed 85 decibels and will require use of hearing protection for most of the work shift
  • Employees are required to wear all company provided Personal Protective Equipment (i.e., hard-hats, safety glasses, earplugs, uniforms, and steel-toed boots) in addition to job specific PPE requirements (i.e., fall protection equipment and respirators)


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: 05/23/25
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