Production Operator- Des Moines IAPay Rate:$20.93/hour
Shift(s) Available:The shift schedules include an 8-hour shift on a rotational/swing schedule (i.e. seven-day swing and/or rotational). Ability to work any shift overtime including weekends holidays or different shifts as needed.
SummaryThis is an entry-level position which will be in a union workforce. 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 is expected to perform a variety of jobs tasks or duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions:- Maintain monitor and adjust equipment
- Utilize computer systems to input and record data as required in regards 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
- Rotate through all positions within a specified department to train associates and fill in as necessary
- Operate forklifts
- Understand and adhere to ADMs 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
- Operating equipment associated with the loadout and unloading process for bulk materials including trucks and/or rail cars utilizing scales pumps conveyor etc.
- Other duties as assigned
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.
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 writingand verbal communication)
- Motivated with a passion to learn
Physical Requirements- Ability to move about on a work site by ascending/descending stairsextensive walking climbing steps or laddersprolonged periods of standing and sitting stooping bending kneeling or squatting frequently
- Ability to operate equipment or machinery that may be located at different heights; scaffolding or elevated heights or in confined spaces
- Requires ability to wear appropriate fall protection equipment
- Requires ability and willingness to wear respirators
- Employees in roles that require respirators will need to be clean shaven.
- Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds on a frequent basis up to 55 pounds on an occasional basis and up to 50 pounds overhead
- Ability to traverse up to two (2) miles during the course of a workday
Working Conditions- Ambient conditions Work area is typically a non-air-conditioned production environment. Working inin extreme heat and cold inall seasonal elements both indoors andoutside on a regular basis.
- Atmosphere: May come in contact with Dust (Peanut - known allergen) corn 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 Protective Equipment) (i.e. hard-hats safety glasses earplugs uniforms and steel-toed boots) in addition to job specific PPE requirements.
Before applying for an exempt non-exempt or hourly job opportunityyou areexpected toinitiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor. * Ifyouvebeen inyourcurrent position for more than 18 months supervisor approvalis notrequired. *Ifyouvebeenin your current position for less than 18 months verbal supervisor approvalis required.
Hiring Manager- Jeffrey Hanson
Recruiter- Allie Bair
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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.
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