Boiler Operator​/Engineer - Duluth, MN

About Primient

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet.

We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

Duluth, MN

Join Primient for a foundational manufacturing role. Our Process Operator position has great potential towards a fulfilling, well compensated career. From day one, you’ll earn a great wage and full benefits. As your skills grow, so will your base pay.

• Starting pay of $43.85/hr
• Benefits incl. Healthcare/Medical insurance, 401 K matching and non-contingent matching plans, 15 days leave.
• Structured career progression and greater responsibilities.

Established yet entrepreneurial:
Primient is an industry leader with proven products, six manufacturing plants, 1500+ employees and deep roots in corn wet milling. Yet we’re also a brand-new company that is ready to drive change and create impact.

Investing in the future of Duluth:
We are making an unprecedent investment in our plant and people to create a state-of-the-art facility. It will be a rewarding place for people to work now and for generations to come.

Poised for new era of success: our goal is to unlock the full potential of Duluth and our other US locations. The market is strong for our plant-based ingredients, which go into everything from sodas to hand cream and cardboard to clothing. As our business grows, our people will grow.

Manufacturing careers that offer more:
The Primient Boiler Operator / Engineer role is not your typical factory job. There is some manual labor. But you are not just standing on a line or doing simple repetitive tasks. Each shift is different, with new problems to solve and wide-ranging duties to perform as part of a team. From your first day onwards, you will be learning and mastering key skills – to start on the path to becoming a skilled technician.

• You will help to ensure the safe operation of our process through a highly automated, state-of-the-art system.
• We put a strong focus on safety – it is always front of mind.
• Your role will involve climbing stairs and ladders and working in warm and cold temperatures.
• Manual labor is not the main part of the job, but you do need to lift and carry up to 55 lbs at times

• Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent
• Basic math, reading, and problem-solving skills
• Passionate about safety not only for yourself, but for your co-workers as well

Competitive salary with performance linked enhancements / 401 K matching and non-contingent matching plans / Healthcare / Medical insurance

We operate 24/7/365 with rotating day and night shifts. The advantage of our scheduling is that your shifts are set in stone, so you can make clear arrangements a year in advance. Opportunities for overtime allow you to add to your working window.

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