[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Archer Daniels Midland jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/archer-daniels-midland/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Archer Daniels Midland · Mendota # Elevator Operator/Rail Loader - Mendota, IL Mendota Operations Listed on Archer Daniels Midland’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Archer Daniels Midland’s careers site →](https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25416&siteid=5998&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=3390886) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Archer Daniels Midland](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/archer-daniels-midland/) / Elevator Operator/Rail Loader - Mendota, IL ## Job description Elevator Operator & Rail Loader – 2nd Shift - Mendota, IL ### Shift Monday - Friday, 2:00PM – 10:00PM with call-in coverage, as needed. This position will start on 1st shift (Monday - Friday, 7:00AM – 3:30PM) for initial training period. ADM is a part of the production of 30% of the food supply globally, on average you touch at least 7 items per day made with ADM ingredients. Everyone who works here is a big part of feeding the world. ### Learn more about ADM here [https://www.adm.com/](https://www.adm.com/). Why Join? - Weekly Pay - Benefits Start Day 1 - Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Personal Day (Vacation & Sick Time Effective Day 1) - 9 Company Paid Holidays - 401k with up to 5% Company Match - Cash Balance Plan (Pension) - Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug Insurance - Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account - Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plan - Company Paid Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouse, & Children - Parental Leave Program - Employee Stock Purchase Plan - Tuition Assistance Program - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Company provided work boots, uniforms, and other PPE (personal protective equipment) ### Position Summary The Elevator Operator & Rail Loader is responsible for all equipment and processes within the Elevator Department, rail loading/rail movement, and Middlings/feed handling. This role is responsible for managing wheat inventory, unloading and loading railcars, unloading wheat trucks, loading Middling trucks and performing rail movement as locomotive/rail mover driver or ground person. The Elevator Operator & Rail Loader must maintain the desired safety, production, quality, and environmental objectives. ### Responsibilities - Manages the daily receiving, intake, transfer, and inventory of wheat, including accurate recordkeeping in company reporting systems. - Loads unloads rail cars/trucks, including wheat, flour, and middlings in a safe, efficient, and timely manner, completing all required documentation and procedures. - Coordinates and executes railcar movement, rail pump-offs, and related inventory management activities. - Operates motorized and mobile equipment, including but not limited to locomotives, trackmobile/railcar movers, skid steers, articulating boom lifts, telehandlers, forklifts, and car gate openers. - Performs daily equipment inspections and walkthroughs to verify equipment functionality and promptly reports issues or safety concerns to leadership. - Assists with routine equipment care, cleaning, and basic preventative maintenance, as needed. - Executes daily Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure and maintain cleanliness throughout the plant and department. - Follows and understands ESLP (Equipment Specific Lockout Procedure) to ensure safe and successful Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) of process equipment. - Adheres to all safety regulations and partners with team members and plant leadership to foster a culture of safety for all individuals. - Perform other duties as assigned by leadership. ### Requirements - Ability to work independently with a high level of autonomy. - Willing to take initiative and assist with driving results. - Possesses high degree of punctuality, work ethic, and reliability. - Able to engage in critical thinking and problem-solving. - Able to communicate effectively with department operators and leadership. - Possesses strong attention to detail and high levels of quality of work. - Must have Drivers License in order to operate vehicles on site. ### Preferred Skills - Mechanical inclination and aptitude with ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues. - Understanding of manufacturing safety policies and procedures. - Proficiency in Windows Computer Operating System and related software. ### Education & Experience - High School Diploma/GED, required. - Must be 18 years of age or older. - Past grain elevator operations experience preferred. - Experience in manufacturing workplace operating heavy machinery, preferred. - Must be eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship. - Ability to understand & effectively communication in English (verbal & written). - Strong fundamental skills (math, reading, writing, & verbal communication). ### Physical Requirements and Working Conditions - Ability to move about on a work site by ascending/descending stairs, extensive walking, climbing steps or ladders, 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 with open view grating from multiple elevations or in confined spaces - Ability to lift up to 50 pounds overhead - Ability to traverse two (2) miles or more during the course of a workday - Ambient conditions - Work area is, typically, a non-air-conditioned production environment. Working in in extreme heat and cold in all seasonal elements, both indoors and outside on a regular basis. ### Atmosphere - May come in contact with dust, wheat, chemicals, or odor - Must be able to work around vibrating equipment and noise levels that may reach or exceed 85 decibels and will require use of hearing protection for most of the work shift - Employees are required to wear all company provided Personal Protective Equipment (i.e., hard-hats, safety glasses, earplugs, uniforms, and steel-toed boots) in addition to job specific PPE requirements (i.e., fall protection equipment and respirators) ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. REF:113637BR ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Mendota[Apply on Archer Daniels Midland’s careers site →](https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25416&siteid=5998&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=3390886) ## More jobs at Archer Daniels Midland ### [Assistant Miller - Mendota, IL](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/archer-daniels-midland/jobs/9d91e57c89521e9da4a7/) Mendota ### [Elevator Worker - Mendota, IL](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/archer-daniels-midland/jobs/e0c86420fac71730ce37/) Mendota ### [Finished Product QA - Mendota, IL](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/archer-daniels-midland/jobs/fcaabe62bbffda2f5251/) Mendota ### [Bacterial Genetic Engineer (III) Strain Development - Decatur, IL](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/archer-daniels-midland/jobs/3184bd80a3015fa79221/) Decatur ### [Biodiesel Technology Engineer-North America Region](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/archer-daniels-midland/jobs/7d0eda2e5b251d0d91bf/) Decatur ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Elevator Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/2df5ed4238b564e3e950/) Cargill · Havana, Illinois ### [Elevator Operator - Seasonal](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/514fdbee6143ac3d7edf/) Cargill · Muscatine, Iowa ### [Webber - Loader Operator - Heavy Civil](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ferrovial/jobs/c31e3f8b5fc77187cf15/) Ferrovial · Lubbock, TX ### [Webber - Loader Operator - Heavy Civil](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ferrovial/jobs/f2039fb98485cd0162b3/) Ferrovial · McKinney, TX ### [Loader Operator [Night Shift]](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sterling-construction/jobs/91d392fa57e8b2328f6c/) Sterling Construction · Boise, ID OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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