Company: Archer Daniels Midland Location: Chattanooga, TN Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 01/26/2026 Job Categories:
Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician, Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, Insurance, Manufacturing and Production, Military, Other / General, Quality Control, Medical, Environmental
Job Description
Production Specialist - Chattanooga, TN
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. Apply Now! Text ADMCHAT to 53827 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
Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis, up to 55 pounds on an occasional basis and up to 50 pounds overhead
Requires ability and willingness to wear respirators
Ability to traverse up to two (2) miles during the course of a workday
Work Hours
Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice as needed
Rotating 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.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
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Contact Information
Company Name:Archer Daniels Midland Website:https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI... Company Description:
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origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us
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