Process Operator

This job is primarily responsible for performing all tasks dealing with extraction operations at a soybean processing location. Responsibilities include monitoring assigned equipment, taking and analyzing samples, making process adjustments to maintain daily operating parameters, and maintaining housekeeping and security.

• Fully participate in the company Safety, Food Safety, and Quality programs and attend daily pre‑shift meetings.
• Perform all duties within compliance of OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations (ISO where applicable); including wearing appropriate PPE for task being performed.
• Monitor and make adjustments to process as needed to stay within daily operating parameters, communicate adjustments or reasons why daily parameters can’t be met to the Team Leader so they can communicate to upper management.
• Record adjustments, changes, and other issues in daily Extraction Logbook for other shifts to review and review the logbook from all previous shifts to stay abreast of current operations.
• Complete documentation timely, accurately and legibly; complete all daily log sheets to include readings outside of parameters or normal operations.
• Perform lab analysis on samples and record readings, report crush rate and sample results; work to meet required crush rate and sample results.
• Monitor processing equipment and report mechanical issues.
• Understand all operating procedures and emergency procedures.
• Understand non‑GMO beans and run them through the plant without contaminating them with GMO beans.
• Actively involved with management in achieving a safe process by understanding Preventive Safety Management (PSM); review Management of Changes (MOC) and communicate any concerns to management.
• Perform housekeeping in extraction area; may include working in any or all parts of the plant assisting with operations or maintenance when an imminent or urgent issue arises.

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No specific experience required.

• Must be able to pass Extraction Qualifying Test.
• Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) Revalidation; internal company training.

• Basic computer skills.
• Basic mechanical skills and aptitude.
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
• Ability to remain focused on exceptional customer service, both internally and externally.
• Ability to perform all duties while maintaining security.
• Ability to perform all duties and tasks safely without posing harm to oneself or others.
• Ability to understand all operating procedures and emergency procedures.
• Ability to complete documentation requirements.
• Ability to follow directions and use logical through process to interpret oral and written instructions, and troubleshoot problems.
• Ability to work well both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to use tools appropriate for assigned task.

• Ability to perform heavy lifting up to 20 lbs daily, 60 lbs occasionally, and ask for assistance on anything over 60 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders or stairs repeatedly to significant elevation. At least 30 feet before a rest, and a total height of up to 120 feet. Ability to use a 300‑pound rated ladder on regular basis.
• Ability to wear required safety equipment.
• Ability to work at elevated heights (100+ feet).
• Ability to grasp and reach constantly/continuously.
• Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person, and over two‑way radio.
• Ability to understand and communicate written instructions.
• Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to work the entire normally scheduled shift (including rotating shifts) and overtime when necessary.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and around deep water.
• Ability to work in an environment with high dust levels.
• Ability to perform work in confined spaces and significant heights.
• Ability to meet requirements of PFT and fit testing, when applicable.
• Ability to meet requirement of and utilize all applicable PPE, when applicable.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekend, holidays and/or alternate shifts as needed.

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