Role Overview

Join The Andersons in Maumee, Ohio, as an Operations Worker - Cob Pack and become a vital part of a leading diversified agriculture company. The Andersons, Inc., rooted deeply in agribusiness and renewables, offers extraordinary service to customers while fostering employee growth, community support, and company value. This entry-to-mid-level role involves hands-on activities in receiving, storing, handling, packaging, shipping, and applying raw materials, products, goods, and services in our state-of-the-art cob pack facility. With opportunities on both 1st shift (7am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday) and 3rd shift (11pm-7:30am, Monday-Friday), we provide flexibility to match your lifestyle while ensuring consistent operations in our Maumee location.

At this level, you'll leverage developed skills from formal training or considerable work experience, working within established procedures under moderate supervision. Key competencies include customer focus, collaboration, valuing differences, optimizing work processes, instilling trust, ensuring accountability, and being resilient. Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Physical demands are real—standing/sitting for extended periods, lifting up to 60 pounds frequently, climbing/stooping/kneeling up to 100 feet, and working indoors/outdoors in varying weather with dust, fumes, moderate noise, and uneven surfaces.

Day in the Life

Imagine starting your 1st shift at 7am in Maumee, Ohio, at The Andersons' bustling cob pack operations. You clock in, don your safety gear, and join your team for a quick safety huddle, reviewing environmental protocols and daily goals. Your morning kicks off with receiving inbound shipments of raw corn cob materials, inspecting for quality, and logging data into our advanced operating systems. Precision is key—accurate inputs ensure seamless inventory tracking.

By mid-morning, you're operating mobile equipment like forklifts to transport materials to storage areas, maintaining organization and housekeeping standards. Lunch break offers camaraderie in our team lounge, discussing process improvements over meals. Afternoon brings packaging duties: processing cobs into packs, running quality checks, and preparing for shipping. You might climb to check elevated storage or kneel to inspect lower bins, all while adapting to Ohio's variable weather if outdoors.

For 3rd shift warriors, the night unfolds similarly but under the stars—quieter yet equally critical, with shift differentials rewarding your dedication. End your day around 7:30am, knowing you've contributed to products that serve agriculture and renewables sectors nationwide. Daily variety keeps it engaging: one day focused on application services, the next on equipment maintenance, always prioritizing safety and efficiency.

Why Maumee, Ohio

Maumee, Ohio, perched along the Maumee River in Lucas County, blends small-town charm with big-city access near Toledo. Home to The Andersons' headquarters, it's an agribusiness hub offering stable employment in a community-rich environment. Enjoy affordable living—median home prices around $200,000, far below national averages—with excellent schools, parks like Side Cut Metropark for hiking, and the historic Maumee Bay Brewing Company for evenings out.

Proximity to Lake Erie means weekend boating or beach days, while I-80/90 and I-475 provide easy commutes to Detroit (1 hour) or Cleveland (2 hours). Maumee boasts low crime, vibrant festivals like the Maumee Summer Fair, and a growing craft scene. For families, Arrowhead Park offers playgrounds and sports fields; foodies love Tony Packo's or local farm-to-table spots. Working at The Andersons here means contributing to local agriculture while enjoying Ohio's four seasons, from autumn foliage to summer riverfront events.

Career Growth

The Andersons invests in your future. Start as an Operations Worker - Cob Pack and advance to Lead Operator, Supervisor, or specialized roles in quality control, logistics, or maintenance. Our internal training programs, certifications for equipment operation, and tuition reimbursement pave the way. Many team members progress to management in agribusiness or renewables divisions. With a focus on continuous improvement, you'll optimize processes, gaining skills transferable across our nationwide operations. Mentorship, performance reviews, and leadership tracks ensure your growth aligns with company principles.

Compensation & Benefits

Earn competitive pay reflective of your experience and shift, plus comprehensive benefits valuing your well-being. Package includes paid time off (vacation, floating holidays, sick time), 401(k) with matching, medical/dental/vision plans, disability/life insurance, and more. Wellness initiatives, bonuses, and shift premiums enhance your total rewards, making The Andersons a top employer in Maumee, Ohio.

Culture

Guided by our Statement of Principles, The Andersons fosters a culture of extraordinary service, improvement, community support, and value creation. Expect inclusivity—valuing differences in perspectives and cultures—collaborative teams, trust through integrity, and resilience. Safety-first mindset, accountability, and customer-centricity define us. Team events, recognition programs, and open-door policies create a supportive environment where you thrive.

How to Apply

Ready to pack cobs and build your career? Visit our careers page or click here for application assistance. Submit your resume highlighting relevant experience. We conduct drug/alcohol/medical testing; contact talentacquisition@andersonsinc.com for policy details. EOE M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. Beware phishing—only @andersonsinc.com emails are legitimate.

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