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Utility (Packaging)
- ADM (Headland, AL)
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102517BR
Job Title:
Utility (Packaging) - Headland, AL
Department/Function:
Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities
Job Description:
Utility (Packaging)
**Location:** Headland, AL – Golden Peanut Facility (ADM)
**Job Type:** Full-time, hourly
**Pay:** $16.75/hr. w/$1.50 Shift Differential
**Schedule:** 8-12 hour rotating shifts, hours vary between 8-12 hours depending on business need. You will rotate from days to nights and will work some OT, weekends, and holidays dependent on business need.
Position Summary
As a Utility (Packaging) team member, you will support the packaging operations of our peanut/peanut-products facility. You will help ensure equipment runs properly, production quality is maintained, housekeeping and sanitation standards are met, and you’ll work collaboratively across shifts, departments and personnel. This is a physically active role in a manufacturing environment with rotating shifts and heavy operational focus.
Key Responsibilities
+ Continuously monitor and adjust packaging equipment to maintain optimal performance and product quality.
+ Maintain a positive, safe attitude and adhere to company safety policies, contributing to a strong safety record.
+ Maintain good attendance and reliability — show up on time, ready for shift, able to work scheduled hours including weekend/holiday/shift rotations.
+ Communicate effectively with plant personnel across shifts and departments (supervisors, adjacent departments, other shifts) to maintain production flow.
+ Maintain production rates as assigned, meet targets for throughput, quality and uptime.
+ Perform housekeeping, sanitation and other basic maintenance tasks in your area (clean up spills, ensure equipment is clean, maintain safe walkways, complete required sanitation duties and paperwork).
+ Conduct daily inspections of equipment or area, report any anomalies, malfunctions, or quality issues to maintenance or supervisor.
+ Review and complete quality control documentation, make required adjustments as needed, and ensure product meets specification.
+ Understand and perform assigned tasks independently with minimal supervision but also be ready to work as part of a team when needed.
+ Carry out other duties as assigned to support packaging operations and continuous improvement.
+ Must successfully complete background check as part of onboarding.
Benefits & Total Rewards:
**Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance** – affordable plans for you and your family.
**401(k) with Company Match** – ADM helps you save for the future.
**Paid Time Off & Holidays** – vacation days plus paid company holidays.
**Overtime Opportunities** – time-and-a-half pay for eligible extra hours.
**Shift Differential Pay** – additional $1.50/hr for qualifying shifts.
**Weekly Pay** - Paid weekly every Friday. This is a FT position with ADM/Golden Peanut
**Life & Disability Coverage** – company-paid basic plans with optional upgrades.
**Employee Assistance Program (EAP)** – free confidential support for personal or family needs.
**Training & Growth** – on-the-job training and advancement opportunities within ADM.
**Tuition Assistance** – support for approved education or skill-building courses.
**Employee Discounts & Programs** – wellness, financial, and community engagement benefits through ADM Cares.
Qualifications / Candidate Profile
Required / Preferred:
+ High school diploma or GED preferred (or equivalent combination of education/experience)
+ Basic mechanical aptitude, ability to learn machine operations, follow procedures
+ Strong reliability / attendance record
+ Comfortable working rotating shifts, weekends/holidays, overtime when necessary
+ Ability to work in a manufacturing environment: standing for long periods, moving through plant, exposure to noise, dust, forklifts/vehicles
+ Good communication skills (verbal, written), ability to work as team member across shifts
+ Demonstrated focus on safety, quality, sanitation — able to follow established procedures and complete required documentation
+ Flexibility to learn and perform new or changing tasks as operations demand
+ Must pass background check / other pre-employment screening
Why Join This Role
+ Join a globally recognized company (ADM) operating in the ag-processing sector; be part of a major peanut processing facility (Golden Peanut) with growth potential.
+ Hourly role with a competitive base rate plus shift differential; overtime opportunities.
+ Access to comprehensive benefits from day one (or soon after) supporting physical, financial, mental wellness.
+ Hands-on manufacturing role that allows you to develop production, sanitation, equipment-monitoring skills — a strong foundation for future career growth.
+ Work in a team-oriented environment where safety, quality and operational excellence matter.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
REF:102517BR
Req/Job ID:
102517BR
City:
Headland
State:
AL - Alabama
Ref ID:
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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.
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\#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
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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.
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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:
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$16.75 Hourly with $1.50 shift Differential
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