Job Description Laborer - Saint Louis, MOThis is a full-time, hourly position.
SummaryThis is an entry-level position which will be in a union workforce. You will gain knowledge of the facility, general department knowledge, handle tasks through completion and look for ways to improve the process and personal performance. Laborers are expected to perform a variety of jobs, tasks or duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions:- Maintain, monitor and adjust equipment
- Work in a fast-paced environment to complete various processes including barge loading, railcar loading/unloading, truck loading/unloading and housekeeping tasks around the 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
- Understand and adhere to ADM's 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, barges and/or rail cars, forklifts, skid steers, utilizing scales, pumps, conveyors, etc.
- 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
- 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), grain 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
- The shift schedules range from 8 hours to 12 hours on two different shifts (1st shift and 2nd shift).
ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.
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