Production Specialist - Mankato, MN

About the role

Production Specialist – Full‑time, hourly position located in Mankato, MN. Reports directly to the Shift Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grain and meal handling
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of equipment and building
• Work in a fast‑paced environment to complete various processes including weighing, bagging, packing, unpacking, labeling, and storing products and sanitizing around facility (sweeping, compressed air 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, safety concerns, and maintenance issues
• Operate equipment associated with the loadout and unloading process for bulk materials including trucks and/or rail cars, forklift, skid‑steer, front‑end loaders, utilizing scales, pumps, conveyor, semi‑automatic packing system, etc.
• Utilize computer systems to input and record data as required regarding safety, sanitation, maintenance, and processing equipment operation
• Understand and adhere to ADM's Safety, Environmental Compliance and Food Quality goals and the goal of achieving a zero‑injury culture
• Exhibit regular and prompt attendance and maintain attendance record in accordance with company policy
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum education: High School diploma or GED
• 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)
• On‑the‑job training: experience in production and/or similar military environment (preferred)
• Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training (Good Manufacturing Practices, OSHA Safety Regulations, environmental programs, and operational procedures)
• Participate in company planned operations training
• Equipment training may include but not limited to JLG, forklift, non‑DOT truck, reach lift, etc.
• Work area is typically a non‑air‑conditioned production environment; exposure to hot or cold temperatures, seasonal elements, both indoors and outdoors
• Atmosphere includes dust (peanut – known allergen), cotton, canola seed, and odor
• Noise levels may reach or exceed 85 decibels; hearing protection required for most of the shift
• Company‑provided protective clothing required: uniforms, hardhats, earplugs, safety glasses, hair restraints, steel‑toed shoes, gloves, safety harness (as needed); employees must wear all required PPE
• *Employees in roles that require respirators will need to be clean shaven
• Ability to move about or to a work site by ascending/descending stairs, bending, kneeling, prolonged standing and sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, or squatting frequently
• Ability to operate equipment or machinery 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 lb frequently, up to 55 lb occasionally,