What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elevator Worker - Taylorville, IL position at Archer Daniels Midland?
Elevator Worker - Taylorville, IL
This is a Full-Time Hourly level position.
Position Type – Full-Time
Shift – Monday through Friday – 7:30AM – 4:00PM. Harvest Hours – 7:00AM – 7:00PM and/or 7:00PM – 7:00AM.
Position Summary: ADM is seeking a reliable, safety-minded worker to join our grain operations team in Taylorville, Illinois. This position will assist in the daily functioning of the grain elevator – supporting grain receiving, handling, drying, storing, and loading of grain. The elevator operator ensures the safe and efficient movement of product and contributes to a clean and well-maintained facility. This is a hands-on, physically active role.
Job Responsibilities:
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
This is a Full-Time Hourly level position.
Position Type – Full-Time
Shift – Monday through Friday – 7:30AM – 4:00PM. Harvest Hours – 7:00AM – 7:00PM and/or 7:00PM – 7:00AM.
Position Summary: ADM is seeking a reliable, safety-minded worker to join our grain operations team in Taylorville, Illinois. This position will assist in the daily functioning of the grain elevator – supporting grain receiving, handling, drying, storing, and loading of grain. The elevator operator ensures the safe and efficient movement of product and contributes to a clean and well-maintained facility. This is a hands-on, physically active role.
Job Responsibilities:
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Load and unload grain from trucks and railcars using automated and manual equipment
- Operate and monitor grain dryers, conveyors, elevators, and other material handling systems
- Perform regular facility housekeeping duties – including sweeping, vacuuming, shoveling grain, and cleaning equipment to maintain a safe and clean work environment
- Conduct routine facility walk-throughs to check for product flow, safety hazards, or equipment concerns
- Assist in basic maintenance and troubleshooting of grain handling systems and machinery
- Support pre-harvest and post-harvest preparations and cleanup activities
- Monitor equipment operations and promptly report malfunctions or safety concerns
- Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors
- Follow all ADM safety policies and procedures
- Participate in ongoing safety and operational training as required
- Commitment to ADM’s goal of achieving a zero-injury safety culture
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, including safety procedures and operational guidelines
- Strong attendance record and dependable work ethic
- Willingness to work overtime and weekends
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Must be able to work in outdoor and non-climate-controlled environments, exposed to varying weather conditions, dust, noise, and grain odors
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted
- Comfortable working in confined spaces, at heights, and on ladders or stairs
- Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and sitting
- Must be able to wear respiratory protection and other required personal protective equipment (PPE)
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
REF:112109BR
REF:112109BR