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Archer Daniels Midland

$26/hr

Rail Transportation Field Specialist - Decatur, IL This is a full-time, hourly position. Pay Rate ... Safely operate railcar movers, loaders, and remote-controlled HopperBot systems, as well as other ...

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Fort Mill, SC · On-site

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Owens Corning

Material Prep - Tiger Saw

Fort Mill, SC · On-site

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Rail Transportation Field Specialist - Decatur, IL

On-site

Archer Daniels Midland
Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
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$26/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Connect hoses, valves, and fittings to transfer materials from railcars into containers or trucks, and verify product type, quantity, and documentation.

  • Operate specialized equipment such as HopperBot railcar clean-out system, railcar movers, loaders, and remote-controlled systems to prepare railcars for reuse and ensure proper cleaning.

  • Adhere to safety policies and procedures, use PPE, and report unsafe conditions during transloading operations.

ADM rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 186 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Rail Transportation Field Specialist - Decatur, IL
This is a full-time, hourly position.
Pay Rate: $26.00/hour
Shifts: 1st Shift - 7:30AM - 4:30PM, Monday - Friday.
Learn more about ADM:
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Why Join?
    Weekly Pay
    Benefits Start Day 1
    Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage
    Health & Wellness Incentives
    Paid Vacation & Holidays
    401(k)/ESOP + Pension with ADM Match
    Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
    Short- & Long-Term Disability
    Company-Paid Life Insurance + Voluntary Life (employee, spouse, child)
    Parental Leave
    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    Tuition Assistance
    Advancement Opportunities
    Perks at Work (employee discount program)
Position Summary
The Rail Transportation Field Specialist is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant transloading of materials from railcars into shipping containers. This includes preparing bulkheads, ensuring accurate container weights using truck scales, securing, and sealing containers, and preparing them for intermodal rail shipment.
The position also involves operating specialized equipment, including the HopperBot railcar clean-out system, to remove residual or off spec and smoldering materials and ensure railcars are properly cleaned and ready for return to service. The colleague works collaboratively with rail yard field operations, logistics, quality, and safety teams to maintain smooth, compliant, and timely transloading operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Railcar Unloading
  • Connect hoses, valves, and fittings to safely transfer materials from railcars into containers or trucks.
  • Monitor product flow, pressure, and temperature to ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant operations.
  • Verify product type, quantity, and documentation before and after unloading.
  • Move and position railcars using a railcar mover; switch cars as needed.
  • Operate railcar slide gates and the RBT transload auger system.
Equipment Operation
  • Operate the HopperBot railcar clean-out machine to remove residual materials and prepare railcars for reuse.
  • Conduct pre-use inspections and perform basic maintenance and cleaning of transloading and support equipment.
  • Safely operate railcar movers, loaders, and remote-controlled HopperBot systems, as well as other material-handling equipment.
  • Utilize portable fall protection systems in accordance with safety procedures.
Safety and Compliance
  • Adhere to all site safety policies, procedures, and environmental regulations.
  • Use appropriate PPE and follow all rail safety protocols, including blue flag protection, portable derails, and locked switches.
  • Immediately report any spills, leaks, or unsafe conditions.
  • Must have physical ability to lift heavy objects up to 75lbs.
Documentation and Communication
  • Accurately complete unloading logs, inspection reports, and cleaning documentation.
  • Ensure all weigh tickets are properly documented, recorded and filed accordingly.
Training Required
  • Must know how to safely operate railcar mover (Trackmobile)
  • Operate material handling equipment, end loader, back hoe, excavator, .
  • Have fall protection training.
  • Able to learn the remote control Hopperbot system.
Physical & Environmental Requirements
    Ability to climb stairs and ladders, work at heights, and enter confined spaces.
    Ability to walk up to two miles during a shift, including over uneven surfaces and rail tracks.
    Lift up to 40 lbs frequently and 55 lbs occasionally, including overhead lifts.
    Prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and computer-based tasks.
    Ability and willingness to wear respirators; must be clean-shaven where required for seal integrity.
    Work in hot/cold environments, dust, odors, and noise at or above 85 dB (hearing protection required).
    Ability to work around and operate equipment such as forklifts, reach lifts, and non-DOT trucks.
    Required PPE includes: hardhat, safety glasses, ear protection, gloves, steel-toed shoes, uniforms, and task-specific PPE such as safety harnesses.
On-the-Job Training Requirements
New colleagues will undergo structured on-the-job training to acquire skills and certifications based on established standards, including:
    ADM Safety, Food Safety, Quality, and Environmental Training
    Planner/Operations Training
    Equipment Certifications (may include JLP, Forklift, Non-DOT Truck, Reach Lift, LOTO, etc.)

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