Process Operator PGP

About the role

Pennsylvania Grain Processing (PGP) is looking for dependable, safety-minded individuals to join our production team as Process Operators. This is a hands-on industrial position for someone who is comfortable working independently, taking responsibility for their assigned area, and being part of a team that keeps a 24/7 production facility running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring production equipment, processes, readings, and operating conditions
• Performing routine rounds and inspections throughout assigned areas
• Identifying and reporting equipment or process issues
• Completing housekeeping and general cleaning responsibilities
• Following operating procedures and safety requirements
• Wearing required PPE and working safely in an industrial environment
• Climbing stairs and ladders and working throughout different areas of the facility
• Communicating effectively with supervisors and other operators
• Responding to changing plant conditions and completing assigned tasks without constant supervision
• Maintaining dependable and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts

Requirements

• Previous manufacturing experience is helpful, but it is not required. We are willing to train someone who demonstrates the right attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn.
• Successful candidates should have a dependable work history.
• Be comfortable working in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Be willing to learn equipment, processes, and operating procedures.
• Take initiative and stay productive without constant direction.
• Work well both independently and as part of a crew.
• Follow safety procedures and supervisor direction.
• Communicate appropriately when problems arise.
• Be dependable and report to scheduled shifts on time.
• Be comfortable performing physical and hands‑on work.

Pay

Starting wage: $21.00 per hour.

Schedule

• Process Operators work 12‑hour shifts from either 6:00 AM–6:00 PM or 6:00 PM–6:00 AM.
• The schedule follows a 2‑days‑on, 2‑days‑off rotation with every other weekend scheduled to work.
• This provides regularly scheduled days off during the week as well as every other weekend off.
• Day or night shift placement is based on the current staffing needs of the plant and cannot be guaranteed at the time of hire.
• Employees placed on a shift other than their preference may have opportunities to move to another shift as openings become available.
• Shift movement is based on operational needs and seniority.
• Applicants should only apply if they are willing and able to work the shift available at the time of hire.