Plant Operator

Full job description

Full plant operator is responsible for understanding operations of the fuel ethanol plant, corn flaking system and co-products equipment.

• Ability to work a 3 day on and 3 day off shift from midnight to noon.
• Understand how to effectively operate the process operation of a production ethanol plant by starting up and shutting down each segment of the process.
• Excellent understanding of what process stream effects other process streams, and be able to perform the necessary adjustment to that of the effected stream.
• Perform activities relating to processing functions such as hammer mill management, slurry tank operations, yeast, fermentation, distillation, evaporation, and boiler operations.
• Monitor production processes and adjust equipment settings or raw materials inputs as directed to ensure the optimal efficiency in the production process.
• Perform product sampling, document results, and report findings to Production/Lab Personnel.
• Accurately document and record key production data and understand the importance of all documentation.
• Understand how to effectively operate the process operation of the flaking systems by starting up and shutting down each segment of the process.
• Excellent understanding of the flaking system segments and is able to perform the necessary adjustment within each segment.
• Assists with diagnosing and trouble‑shooting maintenance related issues.
• Monitors use and inventories of production supplies. Initiate re‑ordering when necessary.
• Helps maintain and calibrates laboratory equipment.
• Helps maintain and calibrates process equipment.
• Participates in plant turn‑arounds.
• Operate equipment (Skid Steer, Pallet Jack).
• Perform general housekeeping tasks (Lab, Control Room, Flake Room, and Enzyme Room).

• Self‑motivated and hard working.
• Ability to follow procedures.
• Able to follow spoken and written direction.
• Strong work ethic.
• Able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to climb ladders and work from heights.
• Basic computer skills.

• Health insurance provided for employee.
• Paid vacation.
• 401K with company match and Profit Sharing.

• Job Type: Full‑time.
• Schedule:
  
  12 hour shift.
• Work Location:
  
  One location (In person).