Pellet Operator 1 Dawson, GA

Job description

**102248BR**
**Job Title:**

Pellet Operator 1 - Dawson, GA

**Department/Function:**

Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

**Job Description:**

**Pellet Operator 1 - Dawson, GA**

**Job Summary**
Under limited supervision, operate pellet mill , maintain proper bins levels, production rates, quality standards, and maintain sanitation in the department.

The pellet mill operator must have additional knowledge of the plant flows for production, waste, and hull/fiber department.

**Essential Job Functions**

+ Conducts job tasks with a positive, safe attitude and maintains a safe work record.
+ Maintains a good attendance record
+ Work rotating shifts of various lengths including weekends and holidays
+ Maintains good communication with all plant personnel.

(Other shifts, departments and managers)
+ Maintain cleaning equipment to ensure quality acceptable quality performance
+ Understand the principals of equipment in the department including: Destoners, Sizing Separators, Cleaners, Baghouses, Elevators, Conveyors
+ Maintain production rates
+ Ability to understand and perform assigned job tasks easily and independently while flexible enough to work in team settings.
+ Maintains good housekeeping and completes sanitation duties and paperwork as required.
+ Conducts daily inspections, reporting any problems noted.
+ Continuously monitors and cleans equipment for optimal performance and quality
+ Review production records and labeling for accuracy
+ Perform quality checks as required
+ May perform other duties as assigned.

**Education/Training**

+ All required ADM safety, food safety, quality and environmental training
+ Participate in company planned operations training
+ Skid steer training required
+ Forklift training required

**Experience**

+ Employee’s safety record
+ Communications/Interpersonal skills
+ Job knowledge
+ Positive contribution to team
+ Quality of work
+ Productivity
+ Attendance and Punctuality
+ Length of service with ADM (may be considered when other factors are equal)
+ Housekeeping and sanitation habits.

**Special Skills**

+ Leadership and Organizational skills
+ Documentation skills

**Working Conditions**

+ Ambient conditions – Hot or cold Temperatures
+ Time Spent: Inside and Outside
+ Humidity: 50% - 90%
+ Atmosphere: Dust (Peanut - known allergen) and odor, Dirty environments
+ Protective clothing required: Uniforms, hardhats, earplugs, safety glasses, hair restraints, steel-toed shoes, gloves and safety harness may be required based on task performed
+ Job specific PPE
+ Work overtime as needed

**Physical Requirements**

+ Occasionally move objects that weigh up to 55 LBS
+ Must be able to sit or stand for prolong periods of time
+ Move from area to area
+ Transport Material
+ Position self to conduct work at various heights
+ Rotate body
+ Crouch, squat and bend
+ Ascend / descend from various levels (climb ladders and stairs)
+ Repetitive use of hands
+ Use broom, shovel and others tools to complete assignments

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF:102248BR

**Req/Job ID:**

102248BR

**City:**

Dawson

**State:**

GA - Georgia

**Ref ID:**

#LI-DNI

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**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.

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**#IncludingYou**

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career.

We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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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:

+ **Physical wellness** – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
+ **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.
+ **Mental and social wellness** – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

+ Paid time off including paid holidays.
+ Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
+ Tuition assistance.
+ 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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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:

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$14.50/hr.

Required Skill Profession

Other General