Process Operator
Position Summary
Responsible for the operation of the plant to ensure maximum production, quantity, and quality by monitoring plant process and equipment. Operators will work on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the company.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Computer skills: basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products; Word, Excel, Power Point
- Must have the ability to work effectively with computerized maintenance management system
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Time management skills
- Preferred minimum degree from a two-year college or a Technical/vocational school, military background or 3 years work experience
- Employee must be able to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs
Principal Duties
Process Operators will work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule
- Ensure that process is operated in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner
- Communicate regularly with all operators, both individually and as a group to ensure consistent operation among the shifts
- Follow all plant policies and procedures
- Ensure that the plant is clean and organized
- Help Maintain and update operating procedures and training manuals for process operations
Help Monitor and control plant operations
- Work with plant DCS & PLC control systems
- Responsible for taking daily logs on all plant equipment
- Work with milling, conveying, and fermentation processing equipment
- Follow instructed Standard Operating Procedures and parameters set forth by management
- Field monitor equipment and help troubleshoot plant operation issues
- Help with the Maintenance and cleanliness of plant process areas and plant equipment
- The operations group will also help with the grain handling / shipping and receiving areas of the plant
Participates in Quality Assurance program
- Communicate directly with QA lab to ensure effective participation in the implementation of QA policies and procedures for the plant processing equipment
- Sample and test process streams as required by the QA program and procedures
- Maintain QA records.
- Understand and interpret QA result and takes appropriate action when required
Participates in Plant Maintenance program
- Communicate directly with the Maintenance Department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas
- Perform preventative maintenance activities as required
- Assist maintenance techs in performing maintenance and repairs
- Assist with diagnosing and trouble-shooting maintenance related issues
Participates in safety, health and environmental programs
- Be familiar with and understand city, county, state and federal regulations relating to process operations and works in a manner to ensure that these regulations are always met
- Participate in plant safety program and must follow all procedures at all times
Other
- Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness
- Monitor use and inventories of process chemicals
- Other duties may be assigned
Working Environment
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts
- The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions; must be able to climb ladders and to work in high, precarious places; and outdoor weather conditions. Must also be able to lift objects up to and including 50 pounds.
- The employee may be occasionally exposed to high noise environments.