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Job Title: Quality Sensory Panelist - Decatur, IL
Company Name: Archer Daniels Midland
Location: Decatur, IL United States
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 02/09/2026
Expire Date: 03/25/2026
Job Categories: Other / General
Job Description
Quality Sensory Panelist - Decatur, IL
Quality Sensory Panelist – Decatur, IL
This is a part-time, on-site, hourly position

Schedule:
  • Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9AM to Noon (3 hours)
  • Hours per week guaranteed, except cancelation of test day is announced at least one week ahead
Summary:
This role evaluates the sensory quality of ADM’s ingredients and foods objectively using the senses of taste, smell, sight, following specific training guidelines in a consistent manner.

Key responsibilities:
  • This position involves periods of time spent sitting to conduct the evaluation while working closely with a team of 8 panelists
  • Evaluate products by smelling and tasting as a group. Enter scores into a computer or on a paper ballot
  • Discuss product attributes respectfully within a group setting
  • Work in an environment with little or no knowledge of the products being tested
  • Adhere to training standards to maintain homogeneity, repeatability, acuity percentages above 90%
  • Participate in skill assessment regularly to maintain qualification of this role
  • Be trained in specific methodology to describe and rate sensory quality of products
  • Contribute to a positive work environment
Qualifications:
  • Responsible for adhering to specific sensory guidelines
  • Willingness to conduct taste and sensory evaluations on the following foods or food ingredients:
    • plant-based proteins, including soy and pea protein
    • pulse ingredients and edible beans
    • sweeteners
    • flavors
  • Ability to follow directions, work well in a group and communication opinions effectively
  • Sensory acuity: ability to describe and differentiate between the senses
  • Comfortable using a computer
  • Good communicator
  • Maintain good punctuality and attendance
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Company Name: Archer Daniels Midland
Website:https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=25416&siteid=5998&jobid=3353671&codes=HBCU#
Company Description:
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. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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