Refinery Operator Ia

Locations

AAK-Louisville, 2520 S 7th Street, Louisville, KY 40208, USA

AAK USA, INC.

REFINERY OPERATOR IA-Louisville, KY

Join our Global Team at our Louisville, KY Manufacturing Facility

Making Better Happen for 150 years

At AAK, our company purpose is Making Better Happen and we have been doing it for 150 years. We specialize in sustainably sourced plant-based oils that are used by major manufacturers in making products that we eat and use every day, products you love, like chocolate, veggie burgers, candles, cosmetics, lotions, organic products and more. We are seeking colleagues who want to be part of our ambition to make a better environment and be a better neighbor in our communities.

Join nearly 4,000 like-minded colleagues globally and build a better future with us.
Everything we do is about Making Better Happen together

Build a better future as a
Refinery Operator
for our vegetable oil refinery in Louisville, KY
. The Refinery Operator IA is responsible for the oil sent from the refinery to the bleachers to reach a certain color before being sent to storage until needed. The Operator controls the flow rate and process of coloring the oil specific to each order as well as manually switching the motors and bleaching tanks over as needed. The Refinery Operator IA takes samples often to ensure the color is being met and also prepares the oil coming in from the rail carts a few times a week.

• Cleans rail carts and adds nitrogen to oil products
• Dumps clay into pre-coat tank
• Takes samples to the lab every 2 hours
• Runs chlorophyll test
• Notifies refinery if product results do not meet standards
• Reports any leaks on pumps, machines and lines to supervisor
• Makes sure all valves and lines are set to correct tank
• Power washes screens whenever they are plugged up
• Performs any and all tasks assigned by GFGB management team that are approved by your supervisor
• Refills and dumps different parts of tanks and overall upkeep
• Samples and tests the product to make sure color and the product are safe and correct
• Follows flow rates and reads charts

• Experience in machines and industrial knowledge
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Must be able to climb, bend and stoop, lift 50 lbs frequently and stand/walk for long periods of time
• Recordkeeping, reading temperature gauges, monitoring storage volume and content is required
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US, now and in the future, without sponsorship

• Career paths, training and development, e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offering potential for you to progress your future career
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire
• Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500
• 401(k) Plan with 100% match
• Free Life and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans
• Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more
• Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities
• Amazon Award Co recognition incentives for service and peer to peer recognition

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