Production Operator

About the role

BioUrja Renewables, LLC is a leading manufacturer of industrial-grade, beverage-grade, and fuel-grade ethanol and co-products, located in Peoria, IL. The company operates a 135 million gallon per year production plant, which is among the largest industrial alcohol facilities in the U.S., with a long history of successful operations. We are part of the BioUrja Group, a family-owned energy and agricultural trading, supply and distribution group headquartered in Houston, Texas and having operations across the USA, as well as in the UK, UAE, India, Singapore, and Mexico. We are proud to have been listed as one of the top four largest privately held companies in the Houston metropolitan area.

Responsibilities

• Loading, unloading railcars and trucks
• Rework feed
• Environmental verifications and record keeping
• Lock out on assigned equipment
• Daily assigned clean up responsibilities and record keeping
• Moving material – with bobcat, fork trucks etc.
• Completes all required documentation to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and regulations
• Support and comply with all food safety, quality, and legality requirements
• Train new employees
• Informs supervisor and affected personnel immediately of any hazards, unsafe equipment and/or acts
• Follow standard operating procedures, temporary work instructions, and process plans
• Cross train as Degerm-Mill Utility
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Regular, prompt attendance
• Able to climb stairs, perform some lifting, sit, and stand for long periods, work in confined spaces, working with heights, bending, kneeling, and respirator qualified
• Able to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as hot and cold temperatures and dusty environment
• Able to assume greater responsibility within the organization
• Willing to work on a swing shift
• Able to work in confined work areas and/or elevated heights
• Lift objects of minimum of 10lbs, with maximum single-person lift limit of 50lbs, with frequent lifting and carrying
• Adapting to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration
• Visually inspecting equipment and verifying information, often in small print
• Driving and/or operating heavy machinery safely and be alert and aware of surroundings at all times
• Applying sideways/upward/downward pressure to tighten and loosen hardware

Physical/Mental Requirements

• The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
• The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required.

Education/Training

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent
• Experience: 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area
• Experience in agri-business or agriculture a plus

Benefits

$21.85 Hourly/Union Position
Competitive pay, paid time off and paid holidays
Medical (with wellness discount), dental, vision
Company-paid life insurance, long-term disability and, and short-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Reimbursement Account
401(k) with Company match
Cash Balance Retirement Plan

EEO Statement

BioUrja Renewables, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. BioUrja Renewables, LLC participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. BioUrja Renewals LLC is not currently accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BioUrja Renewals LLC, via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at BioUrja Renewals LLC in any form without a valid written agreement in place for that specific position will be deemed the sole property of BioUrja Renewals LLC. As a result, no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BioUrja Renewals LLC.