Fleet Deckhand I

Job Highlights

Company Profile

ADM unlocks the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. The company transforms natural products into a complete portfolio of ingredients and flavors for foods and beverages, supplements, nutrition for pets and livestock, and more. It is a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company.

Job Profile

The company is looking for a Fleet Deckhand I who will be responsible for assisting with the safe, prudent, and efficient operation of a marine vessel by performing various vessel-based tasks at the direction of the vessel’s Captain or Mate.

Education Level

• Not mentioned, yet a High School Diploma will be a plus

Work Experience

• Experience in Tugboat, Commercial Fishing, Oilfield, Heavy Equipment, Operations, Commercial Farming, or Shipyard Work is preferred.
• A valid Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) is required.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assisting barge cleaners, mechanics, and welders may also be required
• Effectively handling tow wires and cables to secure barges safely and environmentally appropriately.
• Examining cables, wires, and lines to ensure they are fit for use. Using tools to tighten or loosen the same as needed.
• General housekeeping duties and vessel maintenance checks, which may include, sweeping, mopping, painting, using power tools, and keeping the deck orderly and clean so that operations can take place in a safe and professional working environment.
• Inspecting, correcting, or notifying others of any conditions that affect the safety of people or cargo.
• Moving and operating portable pumps.
• Participating in the company’s safety culture reporting all injuries, illnesses, and near misses on time
• Performs tasks associated with building and breaking tow.
• Training in how to use the safety equipment on board and how to act in an emergency without endangering others or the vessel.
• Transferring and laying rigging, handling lines, shifting barges, dropping, or picking up barges, and checking over the tow as directed.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required.
• Must be able to communicate, effectively, and professionally with office personnel, vessel crew, and dock personnel both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to get along and work well with others in close quarters.
• Must be able to perform routine duties in all types of weather (hot, cold, dry, wet, slippery, icy) wearing personal protective equipment including a hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, gloves, and steel-toe boots.
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be flexible and able to work any work schedule.
• Must satisfactorily complete a USCG DOT Drug and Alcohol screen.
• Strength and balance are essential, as you may be required to perform duties on a moving platform.

Work Environment

• This job is classified as heavy work, which requires inside and outside work under various normal and adverse weather conditions, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling frequently; walking, climbing reaching over shoulder, hand/eye coordination, twisting, working around unprotected heights, working around moving machinery, repetitive actions with both hands and feet.

Benefits/Perks

• 401K/ESOP, pension with ADM matching contributions
• Advancement Opportunities
• Benefits Start the First Day
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company provided Uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Parental leave (paternity/maternity)
• Perks at work (discount program with several companies)
• Short/Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance
• Weekly Pay
• Work Boot Allowance

Employer’s Statement

ADM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and veteran status.