Full job description
This plant operator is responsible for understanding operations of the fuel ethanol plant, corn flaking system and co-products equipment.
Primary responsibilities -
- Ability to work a 3 day on and 3 day off shift from midnight to noon.
- Understand how to effectively operate the process operation of a production ethanol plant by starting up and shutting down each segment of the process.
- Excellent understanding of what process stream effects other process streams, and be able to perform the necessary adjustment to that of the effected stream.
- Perform activities relating to processing functions such as hammer mill management, slurry tank operations, yeast, fermentation, distillation, evaporation, and boiler operations.
- Monitor production processes and adjust equipment settings or raw materials inputs as directed to ensure the optimal efficiency in the production process.
- Perform product sampling, document results, and report findings to Production/Lab Personnel.
- Accurately document and record key production data and understand the importance of all documentation.
- Understand how to effectively operate the process operation of the flaking systems by starting up and shutting down each segment of the process.
- Excellent understanding of the flaking system segments and is able to perform the necessary adjustment within each segment.
- Assists with diagnosing and trouble-shooting maintenance related issues.
- Monitors use and inventories of production supplies. Initiate re-ordering when necessary.
- Helps maintain and calibrates laboratory equipment.
- Helps maintain and calibrates process equipment.
- Participates in plant turn-arounds.
- Operate equipment (Skid Steer, Pallet Jack)
- Perform general housekeeping tasks (Lab, Control Room, Flake Room, and Enzyme Room)
Qualifications -
- Self-motivated and hard working
- Ability to follow procedures
- Able to follow spoken and written direction
- Strong work ethic
- Able to work in a fast paced environment
- Ability to climb ladders and work from heights
- Basic computer skills
Benefits -
- Health insurance provided for employee
- Paid vacation
- 401K with company match and Profit Sharing
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Work Location:
- One location
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
- Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
- Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
- Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
Work Location: In person
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