Entry/Refinery Technician
$1,500 Sign-On Bonus | $24.35/hr Starting Pay
Location: ADM Oil Refinery - 1940 Hull Ave Des Moines, IA 50313
Shift: 12-hour shifts (7AM-7PM/7PM-7AM) on a rotational schedule 4 on/4 off
Job Type: Full Time
Compensation: $24.35/hour, plus $2.00/hour shift differential

We are looking for versatile individuals who would like to work for a large agribusiness at our Des Moines Soybean Oil Refinery.

Job Duties

Potential applicants must desire to work in a variety of positions including manufacturing, laboratory, and control room environmentsOne to two years of manufacturing experience is desirable and a strong interest in science is recommendedThe manufacturing plant runs 24 hours per day and the workforce rotates through all four shifts.  Shifts are 8-12 hours each. The duties of the position include loading trucks and rail cars and cleaning filters and equipment in a food processing facility.After some experience is obtained at the refinery the individual would progress to process control and oil analysis

Requirements

Must be 18 years or olderMust be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorshipAbility to understand and effectively communicate in English (verbal/written)Experience in production and/or similar military environment (preferred)High School diploma or equivalent preferred with strong manufacturing backgroundValid Iowa driver’s licenseMotivated with a passion to learnMechanical aptitudeOn-the-Job Training Requirements:Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality and environmental trainingParticipate in company planned operations trainingEquipment training may include but not limited to JLG, forklift, Non-DOT truck, reach lift, etc.Physical Requirements:Ability to move about or to a work site by ascending/descending stairs, bending, kneeling and prolonged periods of standing and sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling or squatting frequentlyAbility to operate equipment or machinery that may be located at different heights; may require work on ladders, scaffolding or other work at heights or in confined spacesAbility to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis, up to 55 pounds on an occasional basis and up to 50 pounds overheadRequires ability and willingness to wear respiratorsAbility to traverse up to two (2) miles during the course of a work day

Working Conditions:

Ambient conditions – Work area is, typically, a non-air-conditioned production environment. Hot or cold Temperatures, all seasonal elements, both indoors and outdoorsAtmosphere: Dust (soy - known allergen), and odorMust 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 shiftProtective 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 (i.e. hard-hats, safety glasses, earplugs, uniforms, and steel-toed boots) in addition to job specific PPE requirements. *Employees in roles that require respirators will need to be clean shaven.ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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