Posted: January 25, 2012

Every day, the 30,000 people of Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) turn crops into renewable products that meet the demands of a growing world. At more than 265 processing plants, we convert corn, oilseeds, wheat and cocoa into products for food, animal feed, chemical and energy uses. We operate the world’s premier crop origination and transportation network, connecting crops and markets in more than 75 countries. Our global headquarters is in Decatur, Illinois, and our net sales for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, were $81 billion. For more information about our company and our products, visit www.adm.com.

Tankerman – New Orleans, LA
This is a full-time, hourly level position.

Position Summary:

USCG Licensed Tankerman

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to pass respirator screening
Commitment to ADM’s goal of achieving a zero injury culture; understand and follow company safety procedures
Able to meet physical requirements of the position including, but not limited to: prolonged periods of standing and sitting, working in confined spaces and from heights, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs and ladders, working in a variety of conditions (heat, cold, dust, etc), lift up to 55 lbs unassisted

Essential Job Functions:

Follow all USCG regulations and company policies.
Follow all safety rules.
Be able to identify all parts of a tank barge.
Know how to use required PPE.
Able to work overtime and weekends
On call 24/7
Able to travel and tanker barges at outside docks.
Load or offload any ARTCO Tank Barge includes the following tasks:
Pre-transfer inspection
Pre-transfer conference and execution of the declaration of inspection
Connect cargo hoses or loading arms
Line-up cargo system
Start of liquid flow during load/fueling
Start cargo pump and increase discharge pressure during discharge
Monitor flow and tank level
Top off cargo tanks during loading/fueling
Stripping cargo tanks during discharge
Ballasting/de-ballasting
Disconnection of the cargo hoses or loading arms
Securing of cargo system
Perform maintenance on pumps and Engines
Perform maintenance on tankbarges,
Prepare tank Barge for USCG inspection

Technical Proficiencies:

Maintain valid driver’s license
Maintain USCG License

Relocation assistance is not available with this position.

This position offers a complete benefit package, including 401K/ESOP, pension, health, life and dental insurance.

ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.

ADM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To be considered for this position, you must apply at www.adm.com >> Careers >> Career Opportunities >> United States