Waste Treatment Operator at ADM

Operator I - Cedar Rapids, IA

Summary:
Selected candidates will report directly to the Waste Treatment Superintendent. The individuals selected will work with and around heaving machinery, chemicals and complete sample testing for department and plant needs.

Specific Job Duties (list not all inclusive):  

• Work safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by complying with all department and plant safety policies and adheres to all safety and process requirements.
• Work all normal scheduled shifts and mandatory overtime as required.
  • Schedule to include 7 day rotation requiring weekend work and possibly nights
• Inform Shift and/or Department Supervision immediately of any hazards, unsafe conditions and/or acts as well as immediate report of any accidents, injuries or near misses.
• Perform control of hazardous energy tasks such as lock-out/tag out and line breaks by following set procedures on various department equipment and systems
• Ability to learn, understand and know all product specifications and operating parameters in order to operate all department systems and equipment.
• Collect samples using manual and automatic samplers, conducts laboratory analysis such as PH, suspended solids, volatile/total solids, COD, set solids, chlorine residual, conductivity and moisture analysis.
• Record test data and results on record sheets and enter it into the computer.
• Monitor all DCS screens on a continual basis, responding to all changes or discrepancies in production variables such as temperatures, pressures, flows, tank levels, densities, pH and other process conditions.
• Manipulates DCS by targeting and making changes to set-points, out-puts, valves, etc. in order to keep various operational conditions within specifications, limits, and parameters.
• Minor maintenance and regular physical inspection in field of all equipment and as needed. 
• Ability to train and develop at a peer level to help develop department culture
• All other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to work as a team
• Ability to use computer as well as ability use Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook (e-mail)
• Excellent communication skills
• Good organization skills

Environment

• Work with various chemicals and caustics
• Stand for long periods of time
• Lift 50 lbs
• Carry ladders and tools
• Climb ladders / stairs
• Walk long distances

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor.  * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required.  * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.  
​Hiring Manager-  Eugene Pridie  ​
Recruiter-  Tobie Cannizzo

 

Cedar Rapids

IA - Iowa

United States

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 www.adm.com.

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:

$29.98 - $33.31