What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility (Cottonseed) - Valdosta, GA position at Archer Daniels Midland?
Utility Worker – Valdosta, GA
This is a full time, hourly level position.
GENERAL DUTIES:
Lifting:
REF:91839BR
This is a full time, hourly level position.
GENERAL DUTIES:
- Understands that accidents are preventable and that safety is everyone’s responsibility.
- Assists in Lock Out/Tag-Out/Try-Out procedures on various valves and machine equipment such as motors, driers and pumps.
- Adheres to all safety and process requirements.
- Maintains awareness and adheres to all GMP, EPA, OSHA and employer standards and guidelines.
- Informs supervisor immediately of any hazards, unsafe equipment and/or acts. Additionally, reports immediately any accidents, injuries and near misses to supervisor.
- Active participation in safety programs and safety duties as required.
- Works safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by complying with all department and plant safety policies regarding the use of hard hats, hearing protection, safety glasses and other personal protective equipment.
- Works in teams by maintaining good communication and cooperation with other department operators and management in order to achieve efficient production processes in all areas.
- Work outside for long periods of time in all weather conditions.
- Unload grain trucks
- Unload grain railcars
- Load meal railcars
- Load meal trucks
- Operate skid steer loader
- Operate front end (pay loader) loader
- Operate remote control switch engine
- Transfer grain from storage to production
- General Housekeeping
- Assist with general light duty maintenance
- Good attendance history
- Excellent safety record and awareness
- Previous plant operator experience
- Previous experience with skid steer loader and/or pay loaders
- Ability to work on multiple tasks
- Ability to train
- Ability to work rotating shift job if required
- Good organizational skills
- Willingness to assume and learn new responsibilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven housekeeping and sanitation skills
- Demonstrated troubleshooting skills
- Willingness to work overtime when necessary
- Accurate record keeping skills
- Good keyboarding and computer skills
- Strong analytical skills
Lifting:
- Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs from waist to shoulder height on a frequent basis
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to shoulder height on an occasional basis
- Must be able to push/pull 35 lbs on an occasional basis
- Must be able to stand 8-12 hours
- Must be able to walk 8-12 hours
- Climb ladders, work at elevated heights
REF:91839BR
