Transportation Intern - Decatur, IL

3387443No6007548810.00.001-Sep-2026Transportation Intern - Decatur, ILLogistics, Transportation,Warehousing, Supply Chain Transportation Intern - Decatur, IL

Launch Your Career with ADM's Summer Internship Program

Gain meaningful, hands-on experience during a rewarding 12-week internship at one of ADM's North American locations. You'll collaborate with colleagues across the business, develop practical skills and contribute to projects that support real business needs.

ADM offers competitive pay for this full-time, 40-hour-per-week internship. Depending on your assigned location and distance from home, fully furnished housing and transportation assistance may also be provided to help support your transition.

Why ADM?

• Join an award-winning early career program designed to help students build professional skills, explore career interests and gain exposure to ADM's business and culture.
• Work for a global leader connecting farmers, customers and consumers through an extensive agricultural supply chain.
• Gain meaningful experience with a company focused on innovation, sustainability and strengthening the global food system.
• Build connections with colleagues, mentors and fellow interns across ADM.

Learn more about Early Careers at ADM.

Internship Program Requirements

• Education: Currently pursuing a four-year degree with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and summer 2029.
• Academic performance: Minimum overall GPA of 2.8.
• Transportation: Must have reliable transportation to and from the assigned work location.
• Geographic flexibility: Willingness to relocate to an ADM location in North America.
• Availability: Must be available for a 12-week internship from mid-May through early August 2027.
• Background check: Successful completion of a background check is required.
• Work authorization: ADM is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Professional Development and Internship Benefits

During your internship, you will have opportunities to:

• Expand your skills through LinkedIn Learning courses, language training and mentoring programs.
• Participate in Employee Resource Groups that promote connection, support and professional growth.
• Access ADM's Employee Assistance Program for resources supporting personal and professional well-being.
• Attend professional development sessions focused on career readiness, networking, personal branding and building a professional digital presence.
• Connect with ADM leaders, colleagues and fellow interns across the organization.
• Be considered for a future internship or full-time opportunity based on performance and business needs.

JOB SUMMARY

ADM offers a unique opportunity to immediately apply supply chain management and logistics principles to our vast transportation network of 32,000 rail cars, 1,844 barges, 590 trucks, 1,320 trailers, and 10 oceangoing vessels. SCM/Logistics interns will be challenged to develop dedicated solutions and achieve timely results in a dynamic transportation environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive process improvement with root cause analysis
• Build and execute daily transportation plans
• Communicate with partner carriers to implement ADM transportation strategy
• Develop effective freight rate structure through negotiations with carriers
• Understand the impact of ADM product and commodity market conditions on the ADM supply chain
• Create and manage key performance indicators

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

112875BRDecatur IL - Illinois #LI-DNI 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. Learn more at www.adm.com.#IncludingYou

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 create 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 are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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 here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$21 -$25 hourly rate is dependent on graduation date