Job Title: Utility Operator, Vitamin E - Decatur, IL
Company Name:
Archer Daniels Midland
Location:
Decatur, IL United States
Position Type:
Full Time
Post Date:
03/02/2026
Expire Date:
04/01/2026
Job Categories:
Other / General
Job Description
Utility Operator, Vitamin E - Decatur, IL Utility Operator - Decatur, IL Vitamin E Job Type: Full Time, Hourly
Pay Rate: $31.33 + $1.90/hour Shift Differential Shift(s) Available: The shift is a 2-2-3 schedule with 12-hour days, 6a-6p / 6p-6a on a rotation from days to nights every 28 days. Must be ability to work any shift, overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice as needed.
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
On-site 24/7 FREE medical care facility
Health and Wellness Incentives
Membership to ADM Wellness Center (Gym membership)
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 Assistance
Advancement Opportunities
Perks at work (discount program with several companies)
Essential Job Functions:
Entry Level Operators start in the packaging area working with finished products and are expected to move into general production operations as experience is gained
Operating equipment associated packaging and chemical processes.
Maintain, monitor and adjust equipment
Fill, organize, stack and label finished product containers before shipment to customers
Utilize computer systems to input and record data as required regarding 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, mopping, 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
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)
Experience in production and/or similar military environment (preferred)
On-The-Job Training Requirements:
New colleagues will need to undergo on-the-job training to acquire skills and certifications, which will be assessed according to established standards
Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training
Participate in company planner operations training
Equipment training may include but not limited to JLP, Forklift, Non-DOT Truck, Reach Lift, Lock Out/Tag Out, 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 2-2-3 with 12 hour days on a rotation from days to nights every 28 days.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
Company Description:
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.
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