Warehouse Operator - Columbus, NE

Columbus

NE - Nebraska

Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

Warehouse Operator: ADM Animal Nutrition – Columbus, Nebraska BC4

Job Summary
The Warehouse Operator is responsible for finished product put-away, timely reporting of inventory movements, order pick and pack operations, palletize, performing verification steps to ensure order processing accuracy, loading finished products and unloading ingredients as directed by the Warehouse Supervisor according to written procedure.

Job Description

• Operate forklifts, lift assist equipment, electric pallet jacks, and floor scrubbers in safe manner; handle waste water collection according to policy and procedure
• Pick orders for production, record and verify lot #’s, locations, qty., and weight of bags
• Pick, prepare for transport, stage and verify accuracy of loads and double check product prior to loading to ensure accuracy and to ensure quality of product and pallet conditions
• Perform 2nd set of eyes verification steps for inbound and outbound loads being handled by other department personnel
• Timely put-away of finished product off lines and record movements for timely system updates by office personnel
• Thorough inspection of load and pallet conditions of incoming ingredients to minimize contaminants or potential infestation of stored goods
• Complete ingredient sampling and tag pallets upon receiving material; complete movements and receiving documentation accurately and thoroughly to assist office personnel in timely updates of inventory records
• Dump warehouse dumpsters
• Load and unload trucks safely as required
• Ensure paperwork is filled out properly
• Record product codes, lot numbers, and bag quantities on shipping or receiving forms
• Responsible for ensuring assigned area is kept clean and document all listed housekeeping duties on Sanitation records
• Follow all guidelines and steps listed in department SOP’s
• Experience in Warehouse and/or similar military environment (preferred)
• Other responsibilities and tasks as assigned by management

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.

Minimum Requirements

• Must have forklift experience
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Experience in Manufacturing and/or similar military environment (preferred)
• Detailed oriented and self-motivated
• Strong fundamental skills (math, reading, writing and verbal communication)
• Strong safety aptitude
• Motivated with a passion to learn

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move about on a work site by ascending/descending stairs, extensive walking, climbing steps or ladders, 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; scaffolding or elevated heights or in confined spaces
  • Requires ability to wear appropriate fall protection equipment
  • Requires ability and willingness to wear respirators
    • Employees in roles that require respirators will need to be clean shaven.
• Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds on a frequent basis, up to 55 pounds on an occasional basis and up to 50 pounds overhead
• Ability to traverse up to two (2) miles during the course of a workday

Working Conditions

• Ambient conditions – Work area is, typically, a non-air-conditioned production environment. Working in in extreme heat and cold in all seasonal elements, both indoors and outside on a regular basis.
• Atmosphere: May come in contact with Dust (Peanut - known allergen), corn, cotton, canola seed, 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.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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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:

$21.50

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.

#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 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: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

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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