Job Description
For more than a century, the people of Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) have transformed crops into products that serve the vital needs of a growing world. Today, were one of the worlds largest agricultural processors and food ingredient providers, with approximately 40,000 employees serving customers in hundreds of countries. With a global value chain that includes approximately 450 crop procurement locations, more than 330 food and feed ingredient manufacturing facilities, 62 innovation centers and the worlds premier crop transportation network, we connect the harvest to the home, making products for food, animal feed, industrial and energy uses. Learn more at www.adm.com.
Utility Operator- CoGen- Decatur, IL
This is a full-time, hourly position
Summary of Job:
Utility Operator position is responsible for the day to day operation of the Material Handling yard at the Decatur Cogeneration facility. Operators oversee the unloading of coal and lime material by both truck and rail. Also responsible for loading ash trucks. These tasks involve verifying correct weights and numbers and entry into the ADM Weigh system. Operators will perform troubleshooting tasks and then preventative maintenance on equipment in their areas. Progression into boiler house operation is expected.
Job Duties:
* Help to ensure the safety of all personnel and maintain compliance with OSHA regulations
* Recognize environmental and safety hazards and take actions to ensure they are mitigated so as not to affect employee safety, process quality, and environmental compliance
* General labor
* Operate specific equipment including rail locomotive, skid steer loader, and end loader
* Data entry. Log specific data from trucks that are loaded and unloaded
* Troubleshoot equipment issues as they arise
* Preventative maintenance on equipment
* Housekeeping tasks
* Coordination of material handling duties with the overall operation of the facility
Skills Preferred:
* Must be a self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented team player, with solid verbal communication skills
* Proficient using computer software programs such as Microsoft Office
* Able to read and interpret documents/ drawings, possess sound troubleshooting skills, and write detailed reports
* Have the ability to affect change through diagnosis, designing, and implementing solutions
* Must be able to work independently, assess various situations, and make solid, reliable decisions
Education and Training Preferred:
* High School diploma or GED preferred
Experience Preferred:
* Experience in the operation of a coal fired Cogeneration plant is an asset
Physical Requirements:
* Applicant must have regular, prompt attendance
* Have the ability to climb stairs, perform some lifting (50s), sit and stand for long periods, work in confined spaces, working with heights, bending, kneeling, and respirator qualified
* Candidate must be able to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as hot and cold temperatures and a dust environment
Relocation assistance is not available with this position.
This position offers a complete benefit package, including 401K/ESOP, pension, health, life and dental insurance.
ADM requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment drug screen, medical questionnaire and a background check.
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.
Chicago, IL
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company procures, transports, stores, processes, and merchandises agricultural commodities, products, and ingredients in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Origination, Oilseeds, Carbohydrate Solutions, and Nutrition. It buys, stores, cleans, and transports agricultural commodities, such as oilseeds, corn, wheat, milo, oats, rice, and barley, as well as resells these commodities primarily as food and feed ingredients and as raw materials for the agricultural processing industry.
The company also engages in agricultural commodities merchandising and handling activities; and activities related to structured trade finance, and import and distribution of agricultural feed products. In addition, it offers vegetable oils and protein meals; ingredients for the food, feed, energy, and industrial products industries; crude vegetable oils, salad oils, margarine, shortening, and other food products; and partially refined oils to produce biodiesel and glycols for use in chemicals, paints, and other industrial products. Further, the company provides peanuts, tree nuts, peanut-derived ingredients, cottonseed flour, and cotton cellulose pulp; sweeteners, corn and wheat starches, syrup, glucose, dextrose, and bioproducts; alcohol and other food and animal feed ingredients; ethyl alcohol and ethanol; corn gluten feed and meal, as well as distillers’ grains; and citric acids.
Additionally, the company provides natural flavor ingredients, flavor systems, natural colors, proteins, emulsifiers, soluble fiber, polyols, hydrocolloids, natural health and nutrition products, and other specialty food and feed ingredients; edible beans; formula feeds, and animal health and nutrition products; and contract and private label pet treats and foods. It also engages in futures commission merchant and insurance services. Archer-Daniels-Midland Company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.