Production Specialist | Entry Level 
Location: Blakely, GA 
Job Type: Full Time, Hourly 
Pay Range: $14.50+ an hour 
Shift(s) Available: Rotating 8 or 12 hours.  Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice as needed 

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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 Golden Peanut and Tree Nuts 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 including intense cleaning and sanitizing, and packaging products. 

Essential Job Functions: 

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)  Maintain ongoing pest control operations and monitoring 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 Operating 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 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 50 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 or 12 hours 

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. 

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