Material Handler - Quincy, IL

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Job Title: Material Handler - Quincy, IL

Company Name:	Archer Daniels Midland
Location:	Quincy, IL United States
Position Type:	Full Time
Post Date:	02/23/2026
Expire Date:	03/25/2026
Job Categories:	Employment Placement Agencies, Information Technology, Logistics

Job Description

Material Handler - Quincy, IL
Material Handler
Location: 2100 Gardner Expressway, Quincy IL 62305
Department: Logistics
Shift: 3rd Shift (Monday – Friday, 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM)
Job Type: Full Time
Compensation: $26.18/hour, plus $1.00/hour shift differential

Job Summary
The Material Handler II/Train is primarily responsible for the safe and efficient loading, unloading, and movement of railcars within the Logistics Department. This role plays a critical part in ensuring timely product flow while adhering to all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

This position is required to be fully cross-trained in all Logistics Department functions, including the barge dock, meal dock, tank farm, and rail operations.

The position operates on an 8-hour shift, Monday through Friday, from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM.

Job Duties

Operate and support railcar, barge, grain, oil, and meal dock activities, including loading and unloading as required.
Assist with grain barge loading and unloading operations.
Perform sampling, weighing, ticket generation, and dumping of customer grain trucks in accordance with established procedures.
Demonstrate knowledge of grain grading methods and maintain grain grading proficiency through required training.
Ensure proper product placement, segregation, and rotation throughout the facility to maintain grain quality and storage integrity.
Operate loading systems to ensure the correct product is loaded in accordance with the Bill of Lading and customer requirements.
Weigh and load customer meal trucks accurately and efficiently.
Analyze and perform basic troubleshooting and repairs of mechanical equipment, escalating issues as necessary.
Utilize ADM systems and software, including Microsoft applications, ADM Weigh, Sphera, and Maximo, to complete operational and reporting tasks.
Comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and all company safety, environmental, and GMP policies applicable to river terminal operations.
Work safely and effectively in environments where human error could result in personal injury, environmental impact, or financial loss.
Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas, including indoor and outdoor spaces, in accordance with the master sanitation schedule; housekeeping is a responsibility of all ADM employees.
Interact professionally with customers, peers, and management to support daily operations, teamwork, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Demonstrate knowledge of departmental order of operations and overall facility workflows.
Maintain flexibility to rotate between job assignments and work locations (rail, grain, oil, or meal docks) based on business needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Facility Expectations

Comply with all Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality (SHEQ) policies, procedures, and standards.
Ensure all product quality requirements and specifications are consistently met.
Adhere to all facility Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate effectively with team members and other departments to communicate production issues, operational concerns, and improvement opportunities.
Participate in daily toolbox talks, shift handovers, performance reviews, and response meetings to communicate key process indicator (KPI) performance.
Once qualified, provide mentoring, on-the-job training, and guidance to new and existing colleagues.
Work overtime as required to support operational and business needs, as directed by management.
Attend and successfully complete required training programs, both on-site and at other designated locations.
Apply Process Excellence (PE) principles and standards to assigned work areas and operational processes to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment by completing all housekeeping duties in accordance with the master sanitation schedule.

Requirements

Possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate company vehicles to transport personnel and materials across the site.
High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to swim.
Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks including walking long distances, standing for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, and working at heights.
Ability to work in non-climate-controlled environments, including exposure to extreme temperature conditions.
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, shifts outside normal assignments, weekends, and holidays as required.
Ability to operate a forklift or willingness to obtain certification.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to workplace safety.
Effective communication, teamwork, and customer-focused interpersonal skills when interacting with colleagues, vendors, and customers.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and accurate record-keeping abilities.
Demonstrated flexibility in accepting change and a continuous improvement mindset.
Willingness to participate in cross-training to support operational needs.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Archer Daniels Midland

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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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