Production Specialist | Entry Level

Location: Valdosta, GA

Job Type: Full Time, Hourly

Pay Range: $15.92 an hour

Shift(s) Available: Rotating 8 hours through end of year. Starting January 2023, will be on a rotating 12 hour 4 day on/4 day off schedule. Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice as needed.

Why Join?

· 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 in our Cottonseed plant. 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.

Essential Job Functions:

· Understands that accidents are preventable and that safety is everyone’s responsibility.

· Maintain, monitor and adjust equipment

· Maintain safety and cleanliness of equipment and building

· Work in a fast-paced environment to complete various processes including assisting with farmer stock drying, bail-out, truck loading/unloading, weighing, bagging, packing, unpacking, labeling, and storing products and sanitizing around facility (sweeping, compressed air cleaning)

· Understands that accidents are preventable and that safety is everyone’s responsibility.

· 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 equipment associated with the loadout and unloading process for bulk materials including trucks and/or rail cars, forklift, skid-steer, remote control switch engine, 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

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 (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 Protective Equipment) (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.

Physical Requirements

· 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

Work Hours

· Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice as needed

· Rotating 8 hours through end of year. Starting January 2023, will be on a rotating 12 hour 4 day on/4 day off schedule.

Relocation assistance is not available with this position.

ADM is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and veteran status. 

This position offers a complete benefit package, including 401K/ESOP, pension, health, life and dental insurance. 

ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.