Production Operator

Operate, control and troubleshoot process areas of ethanol production facility while maintaining quality and efficiency goals. Operator may work in different areas or positions including relief support for Shift Lead Operator and special assignment as set by the Shift Lead Operator and/or the Production Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a personal knowledge of all aspects of ethanol plant, ethanol and co-product loadout and chemical unloading operations.
• Provide direction, leadership and instruction to production operators to allow efficient plant operations.
• Assist Shift Lead Operator as requested including issuing work permits and maintenance work orders.
• Learn and operate production equipment and processes.
• Follow procedures for plant start-up, shutdown, cleaning and routine operations.
• Sample and analyze process streams as required during shift.
• Keep accurate and timely logs.
• Respond to collected data and make adjustments to optimize plant operations.
• Keep plant facility clean and well maintained.
• Perform quality control tests on product streams as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education:

• High School Diploma, or GED, preferred.

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

• Paid vacation/time off
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability benefits
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Financial wellness coaching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays (8)
• Education assistance
• And much more.

• 3-5 years:
  Understanding of math and chemical processing system.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.