Production Specialist - Mankato, MN

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is On‑Site at the location detailed in the job post.

Location:

Mankato, MN

Job Type: Full Time, Hourly

Shift(s) Available:
Rotating shift of 12 hours. (4 days on/4 days off/4 nights on/4 nights off/back to days) Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice as needed

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Paid Vacation and Holidays – available immediately
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401K/ESOP, pension with ADM matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short & Long‑Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouse and Children
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Advancement Opportunities
• Weekly Pay
• Perks at work (discount program with several companies)

This position includes a variety of responsibilities and reports directly to the Shift Supervisor.

• Assist with grain and meal handling
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of equipment and building
• 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, safety concerns, and maintenance issues
• Operating equipment associated with the loadout and unloading process for bulk materials including trucks and/or rail cars, forklift, skid‑steer, front‑end loaders, utilizing scales, pumps, conveyor, semi‑automatic packing system, etc.
• Utilize computer systems to input and record data as required in regard to safety, sanitation, maintenance, and processing equipment operation
• Understand and adhere to ADM's Safety, Environmental Compliance and Food Quality and goal of achieving a zero‑injury culture.
• Exhibit regular and prompt attendance and maintain attendance record in accordance with company policy
• Other duties as assigned

Auto req  

Minimum

Education Required:

High School/GED

Job Category:
Manufacturing

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• 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 (Good Manufacturing Practices, OSHA Safety Regulations, environmental programs, and operational procedures to ensure the safety of coworkers and product integrity)
• 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 (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 (personal…