Reactor Operator

Location: Indianapolis

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* Job Description:

**** Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future
**** Role**:
Production Operator/Reactor Operator
** Location**:  Selko – Indianapolis, Indiana
** Hours**:
Weekend Days (6am-6pm)  Week 1:  Fri/Sat/Sun and Week 2:  Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun
** Why join us
** Get ready to Own your career as a Production Operator/Reactor Operator at Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this impactful role and help deliver the production of feed, in a sustainable way to a growing population.

** Own your direction, Own your development and Own your path.
**** What you’ll do
** As a Production Operator at Selko, you will take full ownership of the spray dryer process, managing everything from feed tanks and pumps to fluidized bed coolers and conveying equipment to deliver high-quality finished products. Embodying our "Own It" mindset, you will act with purpose and accountability by not only monitoring production to meet exact customer specifications but also by taking the initiative to perform periodic maintenance and meticulously log data to ensure operational transparency.

You will collaborate with intent by signaling process deviations and flagging opportunities for improvement, demonstrating a drive for performance that optimizes our systems and delivers the results that matter most to our customers and the team.
** Who we’re looking for
** We are looking for a dedicated and accountable self-starter who embodies the "Own It" mindset to drive the performance and reliability of our spray dryer operations. Our ideal candidate is a performance-driven professional with over four years of experience in a manufacturing environment, possessing the technical expertise to operate complex automated equipment and the analytical skills to identify process improvements.

You are someone who acts with purpose and care, taking full responsibility for quality specifications and equipment maintenance while collaborating effectively with the broader team to deliver results that matter. Above all, we are seeking a team player who is committed to continuous learning and takes personal pride in maintaining a safe, efficient, and high-quality production environment.
** You’ll also need**:
* ** Technical Equipment Operation:
** Proficiency in managing a complex spray dryer system and its ancillary components, including feed pumps, valves, fluidized bed coolers, and conveying equipment
* ** Quality Control & Monitoring:
** The ability to verify that raw feed meets chemical specifications before drying and to continuously monitor the finished product to ensure it aligns with strict customer requirements
* ** Maintenance & Troubleshooting:
** Competency in performing periodic inspections and executing hands-on maintenance tasks to identify and signal equipment defects before they lead to downtime
* ** Data Integrity & Administration:
** Strong organizational skills to accurately log production data and activities into digital systems, ensuring full transparency into the state and progress of production orders
* ** Continuous Improvement Mindset:
** The ability to signal process deviations and proactively flag opportunities for optimization, embodying the "Own It" philosophy through initiative and accountability
** What you’ll receive
** As part of Nutreco, you’ll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us and you’ll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You’ll also benefit from the backing of one of the world’s largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus.
** In addition, you’ll receive
*** Competitive health benefits – Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA/FSA
* Disability and Life insurance
* 401k/IRA - Matching Programs
* Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement
* 10 Paid Vacation Days to start vacation and then 40 hours PTO and 2 Floating days
* Annual bonus based on performance
** How and why to find out more
** We can offer you a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose. Where you’ll…