Operator

Responsibilities

• Operates process equipment including testing and adjusting the equipment in order to optimize plant efficiencies.
• Handles bulk chemicals and assists team members on the plant site.
• Performs Cleaning in Place (CIP) routines on all required process equipment in the distillation/de-watering areas.
• Conducts quality control tests on product streams; samples and tests products and enters data into the electronic data system.
• Follows procedures for plant start-up, shut down, cleaning and batching.
• Complies with Company safety rules and wears proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required in fulfillment of assigned responsibilities.
• Maintains good working knowledge of Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) policies, rules, and procedures applicable to area of responsibility and ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to.
• Maintains accurate and timely production data logs, reviews logbooks, inventory sheets, and process computer prior to relieving the previous shift operator.
• Performs required inspection rounds; records all visual damage and mechanical problems that occur while on shift.
• Reviews collected data and makes adjustments to optimize plant production.
• Ensures orderly shift change by communicating issues and/or ongoing tasks with incoming operators.
• Notifies Team Leader of any production or safety problems.
• Affords assistance to team members on plant site as directed by the Team Leader and Production Manager.
• Ensures work area is kept clean and free from safety hazards.
• Attends toolbox maintenance, toolbox safety, benefits and other meetings as required.

Qualifications

• Basic qualification: High School Diploma/GED.
• Preferred qualifications: Technical degree or professional certification, Valid forklift certification.
• Experience: 1 year of experience in an industrial processing facility or in a machine shop.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures, Knowledge of manufacturing regulatory and safety requirements (e.g., OSHA), Knowledge of and ability to operate computer control systems, Effective communication skills, Ability to give direction as needed with respect to machine operation, Ability to climb stairs and ladders as well as work at heights of up to 125 feet; manage confined space entry, withstand extended periods of walking and standing, move manufacturing materials, products and equipment of 50 pounds or more which requires regular bending and lifting, Good interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401k with Company Match.
• Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles).

Sustainability

• We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us.