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Utility Operator - CoGen - Decatur, IL
Company: Archer Daniels Midland
Location: Decatur, IL
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 02/02/2026
Job Categories: Other / General
Job Description
Utility Operator - CoGen - Decatur, IL
Utility Operator - CoGen - Decatur, IL
Job Type: Full Time, Hourly

Shift(s) Available: 12-hour schedule, 28-day rotation. 7a-7p, then 7p-7a. 4 days on, 4 days off.

Learn more about ADM, click the links below;
https://youtu.be/VeGTVcFFJuo
https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/

Why Join?
  • Benefits Start First Day
  • Weekly Pay
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Health and Wellness Incentives
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • 401K/ESOP, pension with ADM (Archer Daniels Midland) 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
  • Perks at work (discount program with several companies)
Summary of Job:
Utility Operator position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Material Handling yard at the Decatur Cogeneration facility. Operators oversee the unloading of coal and lime material by both truck and rail. Also responsible for loading ash trucks. These tasks involve verifying correct weights and numbers and entry into the ADM Weigh system. Operators will perform troubleshooting tasks and then preventative maintenance on equipment in their areas. Progression into boiler house operation is expected.

Job Duties:
  • General labor in a non-temperature-controlled environment, heavily outdoors
  • Operate specific equipment including rail locomotive, skid steer loader, and end loader
  • Data entry. Log specific data from trucks that are loaded and unloaded
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues as they arise
  • Preventative maintenance on equipment
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Coordination of material handling duties with the overall operation of the facility
  • Help to ensure the safety of all personnel and maintain compliance with OSHA regulations
  • Recognize environmental and safety hazards and take actions to ensure they are mitigated so as not to affect employee safety, process quality, and environmental compliance
Skills Preferred:
  • Must be a self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented team player, with solid verbal communication skills
  • Proficient using computer software programs such as Microsoft Office
  • Able to read and interpret documents/ drawings, possess sound troubleshooting skills, and write detailed reports
  • Strong mechanical/maintenance skills and experience
  • Have the ability to affect change through diagnosis, designing, and implementing solutions
  • Must be able to work independently, assess various situations, and make solid, reliable decisions
Education and Training Preferred:
  • High School diploma or GED preferred
Experience Preferred:
  • Experience in the operation of a coal fired Cogeneration plant is an asset
Job Requirements:
  • Exhibit regular and prompt attendance and maintain attendance record in accordance with company policy
  • Experience in manufacturing, production and/or similar military environment (preferred)
  • 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 (preferred)
On-The-Job Training Requirements:
  • New colleagues will need to undergo on-the-job training to acquire skills and certifications, which will be assessed according to established standards
  • Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training
  • Participate in company planner operations training
  • Equipment training may include but not limited to JLP, Forklift, Non-DOT Truck, Reach Lift, Lock Out/Tag Out, etc.
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 walk up to two (2) miles during the course of a workday over uneven ground surfaces, and/or walking over Railroad tracks.
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 (Peanut - known allergen), cotton, canola seed, 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.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF: 105642BR
Contact Information
Company Name: Archer Daniels Midland
Website: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI...
Company Description:
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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