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ADM High School Program Co-Op - Decatur IL in Decatur, Illinois

95833BR

Job Title:

High School Program Co-Op - Decatur IL

Department/Function:

Logistics, Transportation,Warehousing, Supply Chain

Job Description:

High School Program Co-Op - Decatur IL

Intern- Mechanic, Wash bay, Operation Support

This is a part-time, hourly position.

Qualifications

  • Students must be at least 17 years old, a senior in High School, on track to graduate, maintain a cumulative 2.25 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or higher and meet attendance requirements to be eligible for ADM’s 12-month Career Pathways program. In additional, one formal letter of recommendation is required to be considered for program entry.

  • Upon selection into the program, students will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and lift test administered per ADM policy/procedures.

Summer 2025 Co-Op:

  • June 2025 to July 2025

  • 8 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday

Fall 2025 High School Co-Op for Credit:

  • August 2025 to December 2025

  • 8am to 12pm or 12pm to 4:00pm Monday through Friday

Spring 2026 High School Co-Op for Credit

  • January 2026 to May 2026

  • 8am to 12pm or 12pm to 4:00pm Monday through Friday

  • Program Graduation Ceremony: May 2026

  • ADM Trucking is a food grade transportation company.

Essential Job Functions – The individual is required to follow all government, company & customer policies and regulations. This includes but is not limited to FMCSA, OSHA, EPA, DOL & Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

  • Restrictions: Under no circumstance will an intern be allowed to drive a motor vehicle or ride-along as a helper as part of their job. Interns are not allowed to perform any work prohibited by the Department of Labor (DOL) as described in the federal youth employment regulations including the DOL’s Hazardous Occupations Orders which prohibit minors to work with power-driven hoisting equipment (forklifts, skid-steers, backhoes, manlifts, etc.), power-driven chain saws or any cutting machinery, among others. Please refer to the DOL Hazardous Occupation Orders for more information.

Please let us know your interest in the following job responsibilities that are detailed out below, which includes but is not limited to the following:

Mechanic Job Responsibilities:

  • Perform preventative maintenance duties with supervision.

  • Train to be a service mechanic.

  • Maintain good housekeeping of work area.

  • Ability to troubleshoot

  • Ability to follow SOPs

  • Ability to recognize safety hazards

Washbay Job Responsibilities:

  • Maintain a good attendance record.

  • Ability to work well with others.

  • Conduct all job tasks with a positive safety attitude.

  • Maintains good housekeeping.

  • Ability to follow instructions

  • Ability to lift hoses

  • Ability to walk on wet surfaces

  • Ability to work at heights

Operation Support:

  • Lead a high volume of incoming calls and respond appropriately to plants and customers

  • Tracking goals

  • Retrieve Driver/HOS information using the Dispatch System

  • Communication with truck drivers, as well as internal and external customers

  • Make decisions regarding coverage for breakdowns and delays

  • Successfully lead customer add-ons

  • Coordination of replacement driver for driver call offs

  • Build and distribute the driver schedule daily

  • Willingness to work additional hours to cover vacations, as well as flexibility to cross train for multiple positions

Job Requirements:

  • Ideal candidate should possess strong people and problem solving skills with the ability to multi-task

  • Possess excellent interpersonal skills, customer service skills, as well as a motivated personality with a willingness to take initiative

  • Proficient in the use of a computer with experience using Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel preferred

  • Must be able to hear and speak clearly; read, comprehend and communicate, orally and in writing in order to effectively communicate in person or by phone.

  • Position requires sitting for prolonged periods of time, heavy phone use; standing, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing a ladder, kneeling and operating a keyboard.

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

  • Students must adhere to high school attendance policy and also adhere to ADM’s attendance policy

PPE: Required safety items includes but is not limited to; safety Glasses, steel-toed boots, gloves, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hearing protection, hard hat and LOTO items.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF:95833BR

Req/Job ID:

95833BR

City:

Decatur

State:

IL - Illinois

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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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 are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/)

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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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19.22

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