Elevator Worker - Northwood, ND

Job Description

Elevator Worker - Northwood, ND

Job Summary
Hourly employee assists with the receiving, processing and shipping of dry edible beans. During harvest employee is responsible for dumping trucks and taking appropriate samples. When processing product employee will assist with the loading of finish product into rail cars, bulk trucks, 2000# totes, or bags (50 – 110#), along with taking appropriate samples. Will also inspect samples and fill out proper documentation. There is also housekeeping duties that need to be performed on a daily basis.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists with keeping process running by ensuring dirty product is feeding the process along with handling the finish product by filling bulk truck/rail cars or packaging it.
• Analyzes sample results, verifying product quality and adherence to specifications and determines the adjustments needed to correct deviations.
• Observes and acknowledges all alarm warnings.
• Collect incoming and 100# samples and processes the 100# finish product sample, recording the data per plant requirements.
• Troubleshoots problems by investigating and inspecting all process and machine malfunctions and utilizes mechanical, to solve and eliminate process related problems. Report problems to plant manager.
• Works safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by complying with all plant safety policies regarding the use of hard hats, hearing protection, safety glasses and other personal protective equipment.
• Communicates with personnel to ensure efficient coordination of the production process.
• Works as a member of the team, operating the process and loading finish product.
• Performs Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures on various equipment such as motors, conveyors and processing
• equipment.
• Adheres to all safety and process requirements.
• Locates sources of trouble through multiple observation techniques such as sound, sight, touch and smell.
• Controls flow of product to final destination (rail cars or bagging).
• Maintains awareness and adheres to all FDA, GMP, BATF, EPA, OSHA and employer standards and guidelines.
• Suggests improvements in work methods and procedures by communicating with area leaders, other operators or engineers and discussing recommendations of existing production practices.
• Attends respective departmental meetings in order to review and discuss production or other department and plant issues.
• Performs light maintenance on various department machines (bucket elevators, conveyors, drags, process equipment.)
• Informs supervisor immediately of any hazards, unsafe equipment and/or acts. Additionally reports immediately any accidents, injuries and near misses to supervisor.
• Recommends solutions to correct deficiencies or improve work and operational practices.
• Participates actively in training.
• Reports to work in a condition to be able to perform all duties.
• Practices proper personal hygiene.
• Familiarizes themselves with the hazards in their work area and how to protect themselves.
• Understands that accidents are preventable and that safety is everyone’s responsibility
• Maintains awareness and adheres to all FDA, GMP, BATF, EPA, OSHA and employer standards and guidelines.
• Suggests improvements in work methods and procedures by communicating with area leaders, other operators or engineers and discussing recommendations of existing production practices.
• Attends respective departmental meetings in order to review and discuss production or other department and plant issues.
• Performs light maintenance on various department machines (bucket elevators, conveyors, drags, process equipment.)
• Informs supervisor immediately of any hazards, unsafe equipment and/or acts. Additionally reports immediately any accidents, injuries and near misses to supervisor.
• Recommends solutions to correct deficiencies or improve work and operational practices.
• Participates actively in training.
• Reports to work in a condition to be able to perform all duties.
• Practices proper personal hygiene.
• Familiarizes themselves with the hazards in their work area and how to protect themselves.
• Understands that accidents are preventable and that safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work overtime/weekends
• Working from multiple height platforms.
• High or low temperature extremes
• Work in cramped positions on a frequent basis (boot pits, tunnels)
• Personal Protective Equipment required
• Potentially slippery/wet conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently move up to 10lbs overhead (quality inspecting empty totes for finish product), occasionally lift up to 55 lbs.
• Stand 3-4 hours per 8 hour shift, up to 8-10hrs during a 13hr shift
• Move from area to area per process requirements during shift
• Sit 45 minutes at a time doing various forklift tasks.
• Position self to conduct work at various heights on frequent basis
• Ascend/descend from various levels (stairs, ladders and ramps)
• Position self around equipment on a frequent basis
• Repetitive use of hands
• Work with vibrating equipment on a frequent basis
• Rotate body 45 degrees numerous times per day, for forklift activity.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay for this position is expected to be:

$19.00

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at

Req/Job ID

111317BR

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