Utility Plant Operator

About The Role

The Utility Plant Operator will be responsible for supporting plant operations through general facility housekeeping and operational assistance. This role focuses on maintaining a clean and safe work environment by sweeping debris, performing routine cleanup tasks, and supporting production staff as needed. The Utility Operator will obtain tools, equipment, and materials when requested, collect and transport samples from soybeans and canola for testing, and assist with general plant needs. This position is expected to follow all company safety policies and procedures and perform all duties in a safe, efficient, and team-oriented manner.

Job Duties

• Perform facility housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, including sweeping debris, removing waste, and keeping walkways, platforms, and work areas clear.
• Support plant operations through general labor assistance, responding to requests from Plant Operators, Shift Supervisors, or other production personnel as needed.
• Obtain and deliver tools, equipment, materials, and supplies when requested to support ongoing plant and maintenance activities.
• Assist with general plant needs, including cleanup following maintenance or production activities and preparation of work areas as directed.
• Follow all Company Safety Policies and Procedures as well as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) regulations and guidelines.
• Support business activities, objectives, and programs.
• Perform all duties in a team-oriented manner, demonstrating reliability, flexibility, and willingness to assist where needed to support overall plant operations.
• Actively participate in safety initiatives, including safety meetings, near-miss reporting, and maintaining awareness of potential hazards within the facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Ability to operate various types of machinery, required
• Ability to look at computer screens for a long period of time
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions
• Ability to work in loud noise environments
• Ability to work in dusty environments
• Ability to work in elevated areas above 4 feet when necessary and in confined spaces
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting of up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely
• Ability to adhere to all PPE policies
• Ability to work 12hr rotating shifts

Skills

• Good communication & written skills
• Basic computer skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience working within a safety-sensitive facility setting

About Our Company

Scoular has been leading the way in safe, reliable, and innovative supply chain solutions for over 130 years. Our business is feed and food, transportation and logistics, and our people are our passion. In everything we do, we put relationships first and always leave room for what's possible. We are a $7.3 billion company filled with problem solvers and compassionate leaders committed to revolutionizing the future of agriculture. With 1250+ employees and over 100 offices and facilities across North America and Asia, you can count on Scoular people. We are committed to building a culture of real inclusion for all employees. We support customers and communities around the globe and believe our workforce should reflect that diversity. Scoular Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) connect, support, and empower our people.

Benefits

• Competitive health plans that begin on the employee's first day — there's no waiting period so you can be your best from the very beginning
• On top of your competitive base pay, you'll have an incentive opportunity, 401k safe harbor and additional company match
• In addition to our 12 paid holidays, you'll receive vacation, sick and wellbeing time off
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time every year to give back and make a social impact