Plant Technician

Job Summary & Responsibilities

The Plant Technician is responsible for the operation of all plant processing equipment and performing routine basic maintenance in a highly automated chemical facility.

Work involves maintaining knowledge of the process flow, computerized equipment, and hazards; executing SOPs; working 12‑hour shifts; and meeting call‑in requirements as needed. The position is located on site in Groton, SD.

• Use knowledge to maintain and operate processes as required.
• Perform maintenance and basic repairs of plant equipment and document these activities.
• Operate the Distributed Control System (DCS) for the plant.
• Safely perform basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Follow procedures for plant start‑up, shut‑down, cleaning, and batching.
• Maintain accurate and timely logs.
• Collect and test quality control samples, interpret QA/QC results, and make adjustments to optimize plant operations; document and enter results into the PI data collection system.
• Assist in removal, installation, rebuild, and performance of preventive and predictive maintenance on all equipment associated with plant processes.
• Help keep the plant clean by following the sanitation schedule and completing assigned tasks.
• Notify the management team of safety, environmental, quality and production concerns, problems and opportunities.
• Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance.
• Maintain a team environment at all times and promote the company in the community.
• Maintain and advance food safety and quality to deliver a best‑in‑class culture of quality.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Plant Technician I:
  Experience in a production environment preferred.
• Plant Technician II:
  Documented successful performance as a Plant Technician I or equivalent work experience required.
• Plant Technician III:
  Documented proficiency in the skills listed in the Plant Technician III Skills Checklist.
• Working knowledge in math, reading comprehension, and mechanical reasoning.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with software systems such as Maximo, preferred.
• Excellent organizational, time‑management, and communication skills, and ability to embrace change.
• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency.

• High level of personal integrity.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within and outside the organization.
• Ability to embrace and promote change.
• Innovative mindset and objective thinking.
• Self‑awareness in the face of uncertainty.
• Teamwork orientation.

• Competitive bonus opportunities – up to six bonuses per year (quarterly profit sharing & value share).
• Paid time off and paid holidays – 40 hours of PTO available on Day 1, plus a biweekly accrual program.
• Comprehensive benefits package; individual and family plans for health, dental, and vision insurance with a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution.
• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Attractive relocation assistance and bonus programs for qualifying positions and/or locations.
• Safety and cold‑weather gear reimbursements.
• Discounted home and auto insurance.
• Multifaceted wellness program encompassing mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.
• Family‑first culture.
• On‑site fitness centers or fitness reimbursements.

• Must wear personal protective equipment (hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, steel‑toed boots, hazardous material suit, hearing protection, harness).
• Work at extreme heights (~150ft), in confined spaces, and in temperatures from –20 to +100°F, indoors and outdoors.
• Work may involve…