Fleet Deckhand

Job Summary:

ADM is seeking a laborer to work as a deckhand under the direction of a captain on a tug boat at our American River Transportation Company (ARTCo) fleeting location in St. Louis, MO.

Key Responsibilities:

• General housekeeping and upkeep of the vessel, including washing, chipping, painting, and cleaning
• Tow work, including building rigging, and building tow for Lineboats
• Fleet work, including preparing barges for delivery to local customers
• Assisting barge cleaners, mechanics, and welders may also be required
• Assist the captain with required vessel reports in compliance with environmental, safety, and USCG regulations and report any problems or damage
• Report all injuries, illnesses, and near misses in a timely manner
• Additional duties and responsibilities as required or requested

Requirements:

• Ability to follow direction and execute tasks under the supervision of captain or mate
• Inland waterway decking experience preferred, but not required
• Reading and writing skills sufficient to comprehend/complete a variety of documents
• Ability to work in a flexible schedule; must allow for changes in assignments, and priorities depending upon identified needs of the vessel
• Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
• Must be able to work in all types of climates
• Promote the ADM Way and core Values
• Must have a demonstrated history of safe work behavior and a sincere desire to follow and improve upon safety policies and procedures
• Ability to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, and Holidays
• Current Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card required. If you do not have a TWIC card upon hire, you must apply for one within 5 days

Physical Requirements:

• Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and Company human performance exam (physical ability test)
• Standing for prolonged periods of time
• Frequent heavy lifting
• Prolonged periods of kneeling, bending, and climbing stairs/ladders
• Ability to work near or on large bodies of water, at various heights, and in confined spaces

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

Benefits and Perks:

• 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, paid maternity and parental leave, tuition assistance, company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training, and mentoring programs.

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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 creating 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, 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.

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.