Fulltime Entrylevel Production Jobs in Tennessee

Production Specialist | Entry-level 
Location: Chattanooga, TN (SL3)
Job Type: Full Time, Hourly 
Pay Range: Starting at $18.28 an hour and Earn up to $23.65 an hour 
Shift(s) Available: NIGHT shift of 12 hours, 4 days on 4 days off.  Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice as needed. 
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Why Join? 

• Benefits Start First Day  
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance 
• Health and Wellness Incentives 
• Paid Vacation and Holidays 
• 401K/ESOP, pension with ADM 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 Reimbursement 
• Advancement Opportunities 
• Weekly Pay 
• Perks at work (discount program with several companies) 

Summary  

This is an entry-level position which will be in a union workforce. We are looking for high potential individuals ready to take on challenges and responsibilities within our Chattanooga, TN Oilseeds Paper facility. This position reports to the Department Supervisor in the department the employee is working in. You will gain knowledge of the facility, general department knowledge, and handle tasks through completion of tasks and look for ways to improve the process and personal performance. Production Specialists are expected to perform a variety of jobs, tasks or duties as assigned under limited supervision. 

Essential Job Functions: 

• 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)  
• Maintain, monitor and adjust equipment 
• Utilize computer systems to input and record data as required in regards to safety, sanitation, maintenance, and processing equipment operation  
• Operating equipment associated with the loadout and unloading process for bulk materials including trucks and/or rail cars, forklifts, skid steers, utilizing scales, pumps, conveyor, etc. 
• Interact regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork focused environment  
• Understand and adhere to ADM's Safety, Environmental Compliance and Food Quality and goal of achieving a zero-injury culture. 
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment 
• Exhibit regular and prompt attendance and maintain attendance record in accordance with company policy 
• Always exhibit a professional image; maintain a positive and supportive attitude 
• Other duties as assigned 

Requirements: 

• 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)  
• High School diploma or equivalent  
• Basic computer skills (Word and Excel) 
• Experience in production and/or similar military environment (preferred) 
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices preferred 

On-the-Job Training Requirements: 

• Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training  
• Participate in company planned operations training 

Working Conditions 

• Ambient conditions - Work area is, typically, a non-air-conditioned production environment. Hot or cold Temperatures, all seasonal elements, both indoors and outdoors 
• Atmosphere: Dust and odor 
• Must 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 shift 
• Company provided protective 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 (Personal Protective Equipment) (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. 

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 frequently 
• Ability 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 spaces