Expeller Operator - Lubbock, TX

**110460BR**

**Job Title:**

Expeller Operator - Lubbock, TX

**Department/Function:**

Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

**Job Description:**

**Expeller Operator - Lubbock, TX**

**Position Summary**

The Cottonseed Flour Grinding Room Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining grinding equipment used in the production of cottonseed flour. This position ensures safe, efficient, and consistent processing of cottonseed meal into flour that meets company quality standards and production requirements. The operator performs equipment inspections, monitors process parameters, completes production documentation, and maintains a clean and safe work environment.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

+ Operate grinding, milling, screening, conveying, and packaging equipment used in cottonseed flour production.

+ Monitor equipment performance and adjust settings to maintain product quality and production efficiency.

+ Inspect raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with quality specifications.

+ Packages finished products into respective bagging/railcars as needed.

+ Conduct routine equipment checks and report mechanical issues to maintenance personnel.

+ Perform minor maintenance tasks, including lubrication, cleaning, and equipment adjustments.

+ Monitor temperatures, particle size, moisture levels, and production rates.

+ Maintain accurate production records, logs, and quality control documentation.

+ Follow all safety, food/feed safety, environmental, and company operating procedures.

+ Safely handle materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment as authorized.

+ Assist with equipment changeovers and production startup/shutdown activities.

+ Clean work areas, equipment, and grinding rooms to maintain sanitation and housekeeping standards.

+ Participate in safety meetings, training programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

+ Respond appropriately to process upsets, equipment malfunctions, and emergency situations.

**Qualifications**

**Required**

+ High school diploma or GED.

+ Previous manufacturing, production, agricultural processing, grain milling, feed mill, or food processing experience preferred.

+ Ability to read and follow operating procedures and safety instructions.

+ Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

+ Ability to perform basic math calculations and maintain production records.

+ Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed.

**Preferred**

+ Experience operating industrial grinding or milling equipment.

+ Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.

+ Knowledge of agricultural commodity processing and quality control procedures.

**Physical Requirements**

+ Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

+ Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.

+ Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and work platforms.

+ Ability to work in dusty, noisy, and varying temperature environments.

+ Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toe footwear.

**Working Conditions**

+ Manufacturing and industrial processing environment.

+ Exposure to cottonseed dust, machinery, vibration, and noise.

+ Work performed around moving mechanical equipment and elevated work areas.

+ Compliance with all OSHA, environmental, and company safety requirements is mandatory.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF:110460BR

**Req/Job ID:**

110460BR

**City:**

Lubbock

**State:**

TX - Texas

**Ref ID:**

\#LI-DNI

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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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$20.50