Production Operator - Clinton, IA

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Job Description

Production Operator - Clinton IA
Starting pay: $24.36 + shift differential
Shift(s) Required: 12 hour shifts rotating on Days and Nights.
Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, and on occasion different shifts with advance notice as needed.  

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. 

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)
Position Summary:
The ADM corn milling plant in Clinton, IA has openings for production operators. This is an entry-level position where 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. Production Operators are expected to perform a variety of jobs, tasks or duties as assigned. 

Job Requirements: 
Promotes the ADM Way and Core Values
Previous manufacturing/industrial experience preferred.  
Strong safety performance and value for safety
Knowledge of equipment operation and use of tools
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Flexibility in accepting change and an attitude of continuous improvement
Make adjustments and troubleshoot issues to minimize equipment downtime
Maintain accurate production records
Basic mechanical skills are required for equipment maintenance and reliability
Control the process to ensure finished products meet customer specifications
Perform in-process quality checks
Conduct regular maintenance checks and clean equipment/department as needed
Willing to attend training sessions to improve skills
Operate and maintain machinery and equipment used in the production process
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
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. 
Tools/Equipment Used To Perform Job: Computer, SharePoint D-3 graphics, ADM Weigh, wire cutters, hand tools, hoses, tanks, pumps, manually operated valves.

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 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. 


Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay for this position is expected to be:

24.36