Production Specialist - Carthage, MO

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Job Description

Production Specialist | Entry Level 
Location: Carthage, MO 
Job Type: Full Time, Hourly 
Sign-on Bonus: $1,000 
Shift(s) Available: The shift schedule includes an 8-hour rotating shift. Ability to work overtime including weekends and holidays with advance notice as needed.  

Why Join? 
Benefits Start First Day  
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance 
Health and Wellness Incentives 
Paid Vacation and Holidays  
401K/ESOP, pension with ADM (Archer Daniels Midland) 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. 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. 
Essential Job Functions: 
Maintain, monitor and adjust equipment 
Utilize computer systems to input and record data as required in regard to safety, sanitation, maintenance, and processing equipment operation  
Work in a fast-paced environment to complete various processes including weighing, bagging, packing, unpacking, labeling, and storing products and sanitizing around 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 sanitation, loadout and unloading process for bulk materials including trucks and/or rail cars, forklifts, hand trucks, skid steers, utilizing scales, pumps, conveyor, scoop, shovel, broom, pressure washer, tape measure, fall restraint systems 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 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 schedule includes an 8-hour rotating shift 
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. 


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:

$18.50/hr