Operator - Deodorization Department - West Plant Decatur, IL

Job Description

Operator – Deodorization Department – West Plant Decatur, IL

This is a full time, hourly position.

Starting Pay: $30.62/hour + Shift Differential

Shift(s) Available:
Must have ability to work any shift, overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice as needed. The shift schedule includes an 8-hour, 10-hour or 12-hour shift on a rotational or swing schedule (i.e., seven-day swing and/or rotational).

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• 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)

• Operate refinery deodorizers 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.
• Master Sanitation duties as assigned each week by management.
• Equipment lockouts according to ESLP and management direction.
• Be self directed, able to follow directions for the department that are cascaded from management.

• 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).

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 ...

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