Job Description
Plant Wide Utility I - Southport, NC
Working under the supervision of the Recovery Shift Foreman, full time Recovery Utility I’s responsibilities require the ability to perform various duties in an industrial environment and include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Add or mix chemicals and ingredients for processing, using hand tools or other devices.
2. Clean and maintain equipment in a safe and orderly condition.
3. Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory testing as required.
4. Dump or pour specified amounts of materials into machinery and equipment for processing.
5. Examine materials, ingredients, or products visually, in order to ensure conformance to
Established Standards.
6. Observe production and monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
7. Assist operations personnel as assigned daily.
8. Read Standard Operating Procedures, directions and guidelines to perform duties as assigned.
9. Operate mixing or blending machines and open valves and start pumps to transfer mixtures
As directed.
10. Follow established safety procedures.
11. Perform equipment specific lockouts.
12. Transfer materials, supplies, and products between work areas, using moving equipment and
Hand tools as needed.
13. All duties performed must follow ADM and OSHA safety regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Quality Assurance (QA) specifications.
Knowledge, skills and abilities required for this job include but are not limited to:
14. Ability to read and write.
15. Computer literacy,, keyboarding and mouse use.
16. Ability to work a 12 hour rotating shift schedule.
17. Ability to work well as part of a team.
18. Ability to drive a forklift.
19. Ability to lift 50 lbs.
20. Knowledge and experience in an industrial environment is a plus.
Minimum qualifications required for this job include:
21. High school diploma or equivalent.
22. Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check if candidate is a new hire.
An understanding of the following policies/procedures is required to be qualified for a Recovery Utility Operator III.
789-HR-2789-HR-3789-HR-5MFPCR 209
MFPCR 210
MFPCR 418
MFPCR 525
SOP 164
SOP 169
SOP 175
SOP 176
SOP 177
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
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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:
23. Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
24. 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.
25. Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Additional benefits include:
26. Paid time off including paid holidays.
27. Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
28. Tuition assistance.
29. 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.
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We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here:
About ADM
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