Process Operator

Grain Processing Corporation ("GPC"), a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE™ family of companies, is looking for motivated, mechanically inclined individuals to join our team as Process Operators in Washington, Indiana. Every day, our team transforms grain into high-quality ingredients used by customers around the world.

If you enjoy hands-on work, operating and optimizing equipment, and making a direct impact on production performance, quality, and safety, this could be the opportunity for you. At GPC, you'll work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment where your contributions matter, your ideas are valued, and your career can grow.

This position is designed and intended to be performed in Washington, Indiana.

• Operate, monitor, and adjust processing equipment to maintain safe, efficient, and reliable production.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, partnering with maintenance teams to minimize downtime.
• Own daily operations of assigned processes while meeting production, quality, environmental, and safety goals.
• Collect samples, perform quality checks, and maintain accurate production and compliance records.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area that supports operational excellence and workplace safety.
• Support product handling, inventory movement, and railcar/truck loading and unloading activities.
• Collaborate across departments to drive continuous improvement and plant performance.
• Follow all safety and environmental standards while identifying and reporting potential hazards.

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training is a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable using computers, production systems, and electronic documentation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, elevated heights, confined spaces, and dusty industrial conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds and wear required PPE.
• Availability to work a 12-hour rotating schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Become part of a family-owned company with more than 80 years of stability, growth, and commitment to doing business the right way.
• Contribute to the production of high-quality ingredients that customers and communities depend on globally.
• Be part of a culture where employee safety and environmental responsibility are ingrained in the workplace.
• Build a rewarding career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful contribution.

• No travel required

• Smoke-free and tobacco-free workplace.