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.
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