Buhler Operator – Chattanooga, TN

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Job Title: Buhler Operator – Chattanooga, TN

Department/Function: Operations:
Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

Job Description: Buhler Operator | Entry Level

Location:

Chattanooga, TN

Job Type: Full Time, Hourly

Shift(s) Available:
The shift schedule includes a 12‑hour shift. Ability to work overtime including weekends and holidays with advance notice as needed.

This is an entry‑level position which will be in a union workforce working on the packing line and in the warehouse. 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. Operators are expected to perform a variety of jobs, tasks or duties as assigned.

• Maintain, monitor and adjust equipment
• Blend flour and add ingredients per specifications, pull samples, and record data.
• Utilize computer systems to input and record data as required in regard to safety, sanitation, maintenance, and processing equipment operation
• Work in a fast‑paced environment to complete various processes including weighing, bagging, packing, unpacking, labeling, and storing products and sanitizing around facility (sweeping, compressed air cleaning)
• Interact regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork focused environment
• Communicate with team/shift employees concerning proper operation of equipment, changes in flow rates or processing capabilities safety concerns, product quality issues and maintenance issues
• Understand and adhere to ADM’s Safety, Environmental Compliance and Food Quality and goal of achieving a zero‑injury culture.
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Exhibit regular and prompt attendance and maintain attendance record in accordance with company policy
• Other duties as assigned

• 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
• Experience in production and/or similar military environment (preferred)

• 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.

• 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 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 (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.

• 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 traverse up to two (2) miles during the course of a workday

• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice as needed
• The shift schedule includes an 12‑hour shift

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