Elevator Worker - Mt Auburn, IL

Summary:

ADM is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Elevator Worker to join our grain operations team in Mt. Auburn, Illinois. This hands-on role is essential to the safe and efficient operation of the facility, supporting daily activities such as receiving, handling, drying, storing, and loading grain. Elevator Workers help maintain smooth product flow and a clean, safe work environment while operating in a fast-paced agricultural setting.

Key Responsibilities:
Responsibilities at the Mt. Auburn facility may include, but are not limited to:

• Loading and unloading grain from trucks and railcars using both automated and manual equipment
• Operating and monitoring grain dryers, conveyors, elevators, and other material handling systems
• Supporting receiving and shipping operations, ensuring accurate documentation and safe product transfer
• Performing regular housekeeping duties including sweeping, vacuuming, shoveling grain, and cleaning equipment to maintain a clean, tour-ready facility
• Conducting routine walk-throughs to identify product flow issues, equipment concerns, or potential safety hazards
• Assisting with basic maintenance and troubleshooting of grain handling equipment
• Supporting seasonal activities, including pre-harvest preparation and post-harvest cleanup
• Monitoring equipment performance and promptly reporting malfunctions or safety issues
• Communicating effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and inbound/outbound truck drivers
• Following all ADM safety policies and procedures, including lockout/tagout, confined space, fall protection, and all Mt. Auburn site-specific safety protocols
• Participating in safety meetings, required training, and continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications & Requirements:
Required:

• Commitment to ADM’s zero-injury safety culture
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, including safety and operational procedures
• Strong attendance record and dependable work ethic
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and rotating shifts based on Mt. Auburn operational needs
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work in outdoor and non-climate-controlled environments, with exposure to weather, dust, noise, and grain odors

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs unassisted
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights; comfortable using ladders and stairs
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and sit for extended periods
• Ability to wear respiratory protection and all other required PPE

Preferred:

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in agriculture, manufacturing, warehouse, or grain-handling environments
• Basic mechanical aptitude or interest in grain facility operations

ADM requires successful completion of a background check.

REF:106154BR

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:

$20.00/hr

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 welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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

Req/Job ID

106154BR

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#LI-DNI