Process Operator

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Ready to join a US Best Managed Company? Grain Processing Corporation, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Process Operator! The Process Operator will operate equipment for the manufacturing of grain byproducts.

The position is based in Washington, IN.

• Maintain good operating condition of all equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues of equipment and write work orders for mechanical or electrical repair as needed.
• Perform housekeeping duties to ensure a safe and clean work area.
• Work with minimal supervision to maintain the process flow and meet or exceed production schedules.
• Keep precise records of production, quality, and environmental impacts in a daily log.
• Pull product samples and perform quality checks using calibrated equipment or measurement tools, recording results if applicable.
• Ensure lab inspector/runner receives product samples promptly and communicate with QC lab personnel to ensure quality results are in spec.
• Perform work in accordance with all safety and environmental rules and regulations, reporting potential incidents or actual incidents through the Incident Reporting Procedure.
• Assist with the handling, storage, and flow of finished product through the warehouse and packaging area.
• Facilitate or assist rail or truck loading and unloading of product.
• Perform other duties as needed to support the GPC operation.
• Assist other production operators throughout the plant when problems arise.

• Computer proficiency.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Reasoning and problem solving skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience working in a non-climate controlled environment (heat and cold, dust or dirt).
• 12‑hour rotating shift operation – rotating from days to nights every two weeks, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, and work at heights.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must wear protective equipment (hard hat, steel or composite toe shoes/boots, safety glasses, ear protection, respirator).
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.

• High School or above.

• 0‑10%.

• Smoke and tobacco free workplace.

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Services