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Job Title: Scale Operator
Company Name: Archer Daniels Midland
Location: Hutchinson, KS United States
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 01/19/2026
Expire Date: 02/18/2026
Job Categories: Agriculture, Forestry, & Fishing, Human Resources, Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, Manufacturing and Production, Warehousing
Job Description
Scale Operator
Seasonal Elevator Worker – Grain Elevator
Location: Hutchinson, KS
Position Type: Part-Time
Pay: $18.00/hr
Shifts: Schedules are flexible, with morning, evening, and weekend options available to accommodate candidate availability.

Position Summary:
ADM is seeking a reliable, safety-minded Elevator Worker to join our grain operations team in Hutchinson, KS. This position plays a vital role in the daily functioning of the grain elevator, supporting the receiving, handling, drying, storing, and loading of grain. The Elevator Worker ensures the safe and efficient movement of product and contributes to a clean and well-maintained facility. This is a hands-on, physically active role in a fast-paced agricultural environment.

Key Responsibilities:
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
  • Load and unload grain from trucks and railcars using automated and manual equipment
  • Operate and monitor grain dryers, conveyors, elevators, and other material handling systems
  • Assist with receiving and shipping operations to ensure accurate documentation and safe product transfer
  • Perform regular facility housekeeping duties, including sweeping, vacuuming, shoveling grain, and cleaning equipment to maintain a safe and tour-ready work environment
  • Conduct routine facility walk-throughs to check for product flow issues, safety hazards, or equipment concerns
  • Assist in basic maintenance and troubleshooting of grain handling systems and machinery
  • Support pre-harvest and post-harvest preparation and cleanup activities
  • Monitor equipment operations and promptly report malfunctions or safety concerns
  • Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and truck drivers
  • Follow all ADM safety policies and procedures, including lockout/tagout, confined space, and fall protection protocols
  • Participate in ongoing safety and operational training as required
Qualifications & Requirements:
Required:
  • Commitment to ADM’s goal of achieving a zero-injury safety culture
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, including safety procedures and operational guidelines
  • Strong attendance record and dependable work ethic
  • Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and rotating shifts, including days, evenings, and nights, depending on operational needs
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
  • Must be able to work in outdoor and non-climate-controlled environments, exposed to varying weather conditions, dust, noise, and grain odors
Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs unassisted
  • Comfortable working in confined spaces, at heights, and on ladders or stairs
  • Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and sitting
  • Must be able to wear respiratory protection and other required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Preferred:
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Previous experience in agriculture, manufacturing, warehouse, or grain handling operations
  • Basic mechanical aptitude or interest in learning grain facility operations
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/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=25416&siteid=5998&jobid=3350316&codes=HBCU#
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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