Production Specialist - Mendota, IL

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** Job Description*
* ** Production Specialist | Entry Level
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* Location:

Mendota, IL    Job Type: Full Time, Hourly    Pay Range: $17.25 an hour    Sign-on bonus: $1,000    Shift(s) Available:
Rotating 8 hours. Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice as needed        
* Benefits Start First Day
* 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
* Parental leave (paternity/maternity)
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Advancement Opportunities
* Weekly Pay
* Perks at work (discount program with several companies)
** Summary
* * This is an entry-level position at a 30,000 cwt/day wheat flour mill. 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 Specialists are expected to perform a variety of jobs, tasks or duties as assigned. The Production Specialist position will be part of self-directed teams as small as 2 members and up to 35.

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* Essential Job Functions:

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* * 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
* Train to operate and calibrate 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
* Willing to cross train on at least 2 positions in different areas of the plant after initial training period
* Other duties as assigned
** 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)
* High School diploma or equivalent
* Experience in production and/or similar military environment (preferred)
** On-the-Job Training Requirements:*
* * Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training (Good Manufacturing Practices, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 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.
** Working Conditions*
* * 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, 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…