Operator Trainee - Deerfield, MO

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Job Title: Operator Trainee - Deerfield, MO

Company Name:	Archer Daniels Midland
Location:	Deerfield, MO United States
Position Type:	Full Time
Post Date:	01/26/2026
Expire Date:	02/25/2026
Job Categories:	Financial Services, Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, Insurance, Manufacturing and Production, Quality Control, Research & Development, Environmental, Writing/Authoring

Job Description

Operator Trainee - Deerfield, MO
OPERATOR - Deerfield, MO
This is a full-time hourly (non-union) position with Growth Potential at a Soybean Processing and Biodiesel Production facility. Work is done on shift rotations with the possibility of overtime.
Rotating Shift Schedule 12 hour shifts 7am-7pm / 7pm-7am
Rate of pay: $21.93
Full benefits package starts Day 1

Benefits:

401(k), 401(k) matching,
Dental insurance, Disability insurance,
Employee assistance program,
Employee discount,
Flexible spending account,
Health insurance,
Life insurance,
Paid time off, Parental leave,
Retirement plan,
Tuition reimbursement,
Vision insurance

Job Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
This key operational role is responsible for control and continuous optimization of the processes,

Light lab analysis,
Collecting product samples per control lab instructions and delivering to the lab,
Review of analytical results on TLC to support the determination of process adjustments,
Monitoring and documenting operating parameters,
Making adjustments to process to maintain quality products, monitoring bean flow, testing and sampling flakes,
Grease machines, preventative maintenance on equipment,
Raw material handling,
Startup and shutdown of equipment and processes per standard operating procedures,
Housekeeping in order to maintain an organized – dust free – oil free work environment,
Perform key operations of product manufacturing,
Conform to safety and quality assurance standards, troubleshoot tasks,
Other responsibilities as assigned by management

Requirements:

Be able to lift filter leaves to be changed and/or cleaned
Work in concert with another Operator to cover the responsibilities of all processes
Work in concert with other Teams to ensure consistency across shift changes
Keep the Supervisor updated on changes within the processes and/or process issues
Work safely with the ability and willingness to identify and report safety concerns and maintain compliance with all plant safety rules- including a strong commitment to employee safety
Exercise environmental stewardship and document the operation of environmental controls
Immediate Supervisor notification of injuries, incidents, and/or safety issues
Be available for overtime to cover absenteeism and/or vacations, special projects, startup & additional housekeeping
Maintain a good disposition, respectful of all ADM employees, must have confident and courteous manner.
Generate accurate and legible reports, logs, and records
Show up for work on time, be available for scheduled shifts and have good attendance
Require excellent command of the following: leadership, problem solving, self-motivation, and organizational skills
Must be able to hear and speak clearly, read, comprehend, and communicate orally and in writing.
Position requires standing and walking for long periods, climbing stairs and ladders, working with tools, working within close-confined spaces, and working within extreme temperatures.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Failure to meet any of the above-mentioned requirements can result in disqualification from this Operator position.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF:105257BR

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Company Name:

Archer Daniels Midland

Website:

https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=25416&siteid=5998&jobid=3350740&codes=HBCU#

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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