Process Operator - Direct Hire

Process Operator

Doherty Staffing Solutions is seeking candidates for a Process Operator role at a locally owned, 35-million-gallon ethanol production facility located in Rosholt, South Dakota. As a leader in the renewable fuels industry, the company converts agricultural commodities into high-quality ethanol and other valuable co-products, supporting both the regional farming economy and America's growing demand for sustainable energy solutions. Employees enjoy the benefits of working in a modern, highly automated processing environment with opportunities for hands-on learning and career growth.

This company offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits including health, dental, life insurance, retirement plan participation, paid time off, referral incentives, and a schedule that promotes work-life balance. Read below for more information!

• Coordinate work functions with fellow team members and other departments within RRE.
• Follow all established RRE policies and procedures.
• Learn and operate the Distribution Control System (DCS) and other processes associated with the plant operations.
• Collect and test quality control samples on all product streams and interpret QA/QC results and take action when required.
• Assure timely and accurate daily documentation of all process information is completed and sample results are entered into the computer/Fermcast.
• Discuss any problems or unsafe conditions with the management team.
• Maintain a clean facility and follow the sanitation schedule completing all tasks as assigned.
• Occasionally assist the maintenance department with routine tasks such as assembling and disassembling equipment, rigging and cleaning filters.
• May load and unload bulk chemical trucks while maintaining a high level of safety and customer service.
• May load trucks with product (distillers syrup, corn oil, etc.) using meters or scales ensuring timely delivery of product.
• Understand and follow plant operating procedures for start-up, shut-down, temporary and emergency operations.
• Utilize process data, trend analysis and training to monitor, troubleshoot and respond to process conditions to optimize plant operation.
• Attend and participate in shift exchange meetings at beginning and end of shift with oncoming/outgoing team members of the previous shift events and current process status.
• Participate in all health, safety and environmental programs; maintain self-awareness on safety issues and requirements and report any safety concerns immediately to the EH&S department.
• Perform equipment preparation and lockout for maintenance activities including line break and confined space entry.
• Create service requests using Mapcon to inform maintenance staff of identified equipment repairs needed.
• Provide knowledge sharing and training with other team members.
• Operate and maintain equipment including, but not limited to: telehandler, skid steers, tractors, ATVs, pay loaders, forklifts and manlifts.
• Responsible for notifying management team of environmental, quality and production concerns, problems and opportunities.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Secondary education and/or certifications beneficial.
• Experience in production environment preferred.
• Working knowledge in math, reading comprehension and mechanical reasoning required.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills are required.
• Forklift certification (or ability to achieve) required as well as a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge in Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability and willingness to learn new software applications.
• Excellent organizational skills, communications skills, the ability to multi-task, and most importantly, the ability to work well in a team.
• Occasionally lifting weight up to sixty (60) pounds.
• Occasionally bending, twisting and turning while lifting weight of less than fifty (50) pounds.
• Data entry while seated for greater than one (1) hour.
• Walking up to two (2) or more miles per day.
• Working at heights, in confined spaces and at temperatures from
  -20 to +100 degrees.

Take your career to the next level with this role! Click APPLY NOW to complete our mobile-friendly, online application. For questions or further information on the Process Operator positions, please contact our Fergus Falls team directly.