Plant Operator

About The Role

The Plant Operator will be responsible for operating all equipment that is associated with solvent extraction of oil from soybeans and canola in the plant. They will monitor equipment, operate control systems, process and test samples, and use computers for data entry daily. They will also follow all safety policies and perform their duties safely.

The Plant Operator will work 12 hour rotating shifts.

• Control production operations involving many variables (flows, pressures, temperatures, etc.) by observing field temperature gauges, pressure gauges and flow meters frequently to regulate and maintain required process parameters, making adjustments as needed.
• Operate and maintain distillation, extraction, hexane tanks and other equipment that run as a continuous process in the final step of extracting oil from soybeans and canola.
• Operate and maintain the soybean & canola crush plant.
• Perform daily equipment checks to ensure equipment is functioning and maintained.
• Actively participate in all aspects of safety, including near‑miss reporting and meetings.
• Monitor equipment and document process log sheet readings.
• Work with chemicals in a PSM environment.

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Ability to operate various types of machinery.
• Ability to look at computer screens for a long period of time.
• Good communication & written skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions.
• Ability to work in loud noise environments.
• Ability to work in dusty environments.
• Ability to work in elevated areas above 4 feet when necessary and in confined spaces.
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely.
• Ability to adhere to all PPE policies.
• Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts.
• Open to working overtime when needed.

• We offer competitive health plans that begin on the employee's first day – there's no waiting period so you can be your best from the very beginning.
• On top of your competitive base pay, you'll have an incentive opportunity, 401(k) safe harbor and additional company match.
• You will receive 12 paid holidays, vacation, sick and wellbeing time off.
• We provide 8 hours of paid volunteer time every year to allow employees to give back and create a social impact.