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Job Title: Operator II - Decatur, IL
Company Name: Archer Daniels Midland
Location: Decatur, IL United States
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 03/02/2026
Expire Date: 04/01/2026
Job Categories: Energy / Utilities
Job Description
Operator II - Decatur, IL
Operator II, Bio Products - Decatur, IL
This is a full-time, hourly level position.
Pay Rate: $32.50/hour, after qualified will move to $33.76 + $1.90 shift differential
Shift(s) Available: 4 days on days, 4 days off, 4 days on nights, 4 days off, etc. 12-hour shifts. Must be available for any shift, overtime, weekends, holidays, etc.

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https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/

Why Join?
  • Weekly Pay
  • Benefits Start First Day
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • On-site 24/7 FREE medical care facility
  • Health and Wellness Incentives
  • Membership to ADM Wellness Center (Gym membership)
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • 401K/ESOP, pension with ADM (Archer Daniels Midland) matching contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Company Paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees,’ Spouse and Children
  • Parental leave (paternity/maternity)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Perks at work (discount program with several companies)
Job Summary
The Utilities operator will operate, monitor, manage and troubleshoot all utilities related equipment. The list of equipment will include chillers, chilled water booster pumps, and associated VFDs, chilled water loop treatment chemistries, process air compressors including steam driven units, process air trim compressors, instrument air compressors, instrument trim compressors, air driers, cooling towers including fans, pumps and water treatment chemistries, and associated equipment. Additional responsibilities include housekeeping, basic preventative and reactive maintenance, sample retrieval for quality and process control, lockout/tag out tasks for department unit operations and completion of job related paperwork.

Essential Job Functions
  • Actively manage operation of equipment related to plant utilities and production processes
  • Forklift operation
  • Proactively participate in plant safety, environmental, quality related programs and policies
  • Must take ownership for their own personal safety and the safety of others through a commitment to safe behaviors, exhibiting a safe working attitude, a safe work environment and adherence to safety policies and procedures
  • Report near misses and incidents on the day that they happen
  • Correct safety, environmental, quality related issues proactively
  • Perform housekeeping duties as assigned and to plant standard
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with all personnel
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives from the operations and compliance groups
  • Accurately record and report data
  • Effectively communicate plant safety policies and procedures to outside/ADM delivery drivers
  • Perform basic troubleshooting utilizing reasoning and problem solving skills
  • Demonstrates time management and organizational skills necessary to perform multiple tasks
  • Ability to review and apply written standard operating procedures
  • Actively contribute to and proactively participate in the continuing education and development opportunities for F.M. hourly personnel.
  • Understands their role in food safety and quality systems, actively participates in food safety efforts and ensures all activities conform to good manufacturing practices
  • Understand their role in the facility’s Environmental Management System (EMS), which includes conforming to the facility’s EMS requirements and conducting activities such as material management, training and recordkeeping in compliance with applicable requirements
Special Skills
  • Basic user knowledge for PI trends and D3 process controls
  • Basic knowledge and use of Microsoft Office programs
Working Conditions
  • Hot and cold environments; can be extreme
  • High noise and vibration
  • High pressure liquids, gases, steam
  • Hazardous chemical exposure potential
  • High humidity/wet environment
  • Low light conditions common
  • Respiratory hazards due to dust, chemical fumes/vapors, steam
Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to move/transport 55 pounds
  • Ascends/descends stepladders, stairs, pipe racks, scaffolds, tank tops
  • Able to access all areas in the plant and work at heights
  • Sit or stand for long periods
  • Frequent bending and kneeling
  • Respirator qualified
  • Able to enter and work in confined spaces
On-The-Job Training Requirements:
  • New colleagues will need to undergo on-the-job training to acquire skills and certifications, which will be assessed according to established standards
  • Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training
  • Participate in company planner operations training
  • Equipment training may include but not limited to JLP, Forklift, Non-DOT Truck, Reach Lift, Lock Out/Tag Out, etc.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check and medical clearance.

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Contact Information
Company Name: Archer Daniels Midland
Website:https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=25416&siteid=5998&jobid=3356060&codes=HBCU#
Company Description:
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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