Flour Milling Rail Car Cleaner– Minneapolis, MN

Flour Milling Rail Car Cleaner– Minneapolis, MN

Starting Pay: $26.42

Shift: Monday – Friday, 5am - 1pm

ADM is a part of the production of 30% of the food supply globally, on average you touch at least 7 items per day made with ADM ingredients. Everyone who works here is a big part of feeding the world. Learn more about ADM here: https://www.adm.com/.

Why Join?

• Weekly Pay
• Benefits Start Day 1
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Personal Day (Vacation & Sick Time Effective Day 1)
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• 401k with up to 5% Company Match
• Cash Balance Plan (Pension)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account
• Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouse, & Children
• Parental Leave Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company provided work boots, uniforms, and other PPE (personal protective equipment)

Overview:
The Rail Car Cleaner is responsible for inspecting, cleaning, and preparing railcars to meet safety, sanitation, and quality standards before loading. This role also supports railcar unloading, product transfer, equipment operation, and general plant cleanliness while following all safety procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and lockout/tagout requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect inbound railcars before and after cleaning to ensure they meet required safety, sanitation, and quality standards prior to loading.
• Clean and prepare railcars for loading in accordance with company procedures, food safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Unload flour from railcars and transfer product to appropriate storage locations.
• Operate motorized heavy equipment as required, including locomotives and bobcat/skid steer.
• Executes daily Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure and maintain cleanliness throughout the plant and department.
• Conducts routine maintenance checks, cleanings, and performs basic preventive maintenance on process equipment.
• Follows and understands ESLP (Equipment Specific Lockout Procedure) to ensure safe and successful Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) of process equipment.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and partners with team members and plant leadership to foster a culture of safety for all individuals.
• Reports equipment issues, safety concerns, or maintenance needs to the appropriate team members and leadership team members.

On the Job Requirements:

• Possesses high degree of punctuality, work ethic, and reliability.
• Able to engage in critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Able to communicate effectively with department operators and leadership.
• Possesses strong attention to detail and high levels of quality of work.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED, required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship.
• Ability to understand & effectively communication in English (verbal & written).
• Strong fundamental skills (math, reading, writing, & verbal communication).
• Experience in industrial or mechanical manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to move about on a work site by ascending/descending stairs, extensive walking, climbing steps or ladders, 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 with open view grating from multiple elevations or in confined spaces 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds overhead 
• Ability to traverse two (2) miles or more during the course of a workday 
• Ambient conditions – Work area is, typically, a non-air-conditioned production environment. Working in extreme heat and cold in all seasonal elements, both indoors and outside on a regular basis.
• Atmosphere: May come in contact with Dust (Peanut - known allergen), corn, cotton, canola seed, chemicals, and odor 
• Must be able to work around vibrating equipment and noise levels that may reach or exceed 85 decibels and will require use of hearing protection for most of the work shift 
• Employees are required to wear all company provided Personal Protective Equipment (i.e., hard-hats, safety glasses, earplugs, uniforms, and steel-toed boots) in addition to job specific PPE requirements (i.e., fall protection equipment and respirators)

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor.  * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required.  * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.  
​Hiring Manager-Brett Egan

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:

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 www.adm.com.